4/18/2016 10:28:00cide Attempts Among Canada’s Indigenous Population – Huffington Post
More than 100 of Attawapiskat’s 2,000 members have tried to end their lives in the last seven months, including 11 youth on Saturday alone. Every week, The WorldPost asks an…
Indigenous affairs minister to visit First Nation dealing with suicide crisis – CP
Indigenous affairs minister to visit First Nation dealing with suicide crisis (Attawapiskat-Suicide-Eme) Source: The Canadian Press Apr 18, 2016 4:00 ATTAWAPISKAT, Ont. _ The chief of a remote First Nation says he hopes…
Pictou Landing First Nation and RCMP host wellness event for young women and girls
Press Release April 14, 2016 Debert, Nova Scotia Pictou Landing First Nation and the RCMP are co-hosting an event for young women and girls this coming weekend. The event, entitled “Empowering our…
Creating job opportunities for Canadians
Press Release Over 8,000 Canadians to benefit from job training, work experience in new projects across Canada April 15, 2016 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada The Honourable…
AFNQL is made up of Nations who Stand in Solidarity, are Proud of their History and Culture, and do not Need a Court Decision to Confirm their Existence nor their Identity
Press Release WENDAKE, QC, April 14, 2016 – The Supreme Court of Canada ruled today in the Daniels v. Canada case and determined that the Metis and Non-Status Indians are…
Alberta respects the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling recognizing federal jurisdiction regarding Metis and non-status Indians under the Constitution Act (1867)
Press Release Apr 14, 2016 The Minister of Indigenous Relations, Richard Feehan, issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling in Daniels v Canada.“We respect the Supreme…
Statement: Minister Bennett Welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada Decision on CAP/Daniels Case
Press Release Ottawa, Ontario, April 14, 2016 – Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s CAP/Daniels…
National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day 2016
Press Release On April 30, 1999, Assembly of First Nations Grand Chief Phil Fontaine proclaimed the first Friday in May as “National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day”. Since then, thousands of…
Pic Mobert First Nation: Development of a Community Constitution
Press Release April 14, 2016 Chief and Council have initiated the development of a community constitution for the Pic Mobert First Nation as an important priority. The council has identified…
Arts Fund supports 12 art projects, reaches milestone with 1000th application
Press Release April 14, 2016 WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon is awarding $163,500 to 12 community and arts organizations through the Arts Fund. “For 15 years, the Arts Fund has been…
