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…
Standing Hearing for Inquest into Death of Dwayne Flett
Press Release April 14, 2016 A standing hearing will take place to determine who can participate in the upcoming inquest into the death of Dwayne Flett, 32, of St. Theresa…
Canada and Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Take Key Step in their Journey Toward Healing and Reconciliation with Historic Camp Ipperwash settlement
Pres Release April 14, 2016 Kettle Point, ON Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Working together in a spirit of co-operation and renewal, Canada and the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony…
ONEXONE First Nations School Breakfast Program Launches in Four Sask. Schools
Press Release April 14, 2016 ABD Partners with ONEXONE, Donates $80,000 to kick-start Breakfast Programs in 4 Schools in the Athabasca region Prince Albert, SK – Four schools in Saskatchewan…
System used to deliver medical services to First Nations deeply flawed: doctor – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Apr 14, 2016 19:18 By Kristy Kirkup THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ The system used to deliver medical services to First Nations introduces unnecessary barriers to care and often…
