AMC-FNFAO Welcomes Ontario Agreement; Calls for First Nations-Led Reform in Manitoba
Press Release Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB (March 31, 2026) – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO) acknowledges the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s approval…
Intergovernmental Meeting between Salt River First Nation and Government of the Northwest Territories
Press Release Yellowknife (March 31, 2026) – Salt River First Nation Chief Josephine (Toni) Heron, Councillor Delores Taylor, Councillor Henry Beaver, Councillor Archie Beaulieu, Councillor Levi MacDonald, Councillor Carmen Wanderingspirit,…
A message from President David Chartrand on UPIP funding decision
Press Release March 31, 2026 As you can see in the news today, the Red River Métis are being excluded from funding for healthcare, mental health and trauma, assisted living…
Métis National Council Calls for Transparency and Accountability Following RCMP Surveillance of Indigenous Organizations
Press Release March 27, 2026 The Métis National Council (MNC) is deeply concerned by recent reporting that confirms the surveillance of Métis, First Nations, and Inuit leaders and communities by…
MKO Responds to Manitoba Budget 2026: Welcomes Commitment to Youth Healing Lodge and Northern Fire Response, Calls for Urgent Action on Addictions, Cost of Living, and Infrastructure Gaps
Press Release March 26, 2026 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) acknowledges several important commitments in 2026 Manitoba Provincial Budget that support northern First Nations, including…
AMC Calls for Public Inquiry into RCMP Surveillance of First Nations Leadership
Press Release March 26, 2026 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), is calling for a full, independent public inquiry following recent reporting confirming that…
Chiefs of Ontario Calls on Government to Strike a Commission of Inquiry to Investigate Systemic Spying on First Nations
Press Release (Toronto, Ont. – March 26, 2026) Chiefs of Ontario is demanding an apology and federal action on widespread spying on First Nations by police and security forces in…
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Calls for Inquiry and Apology Following Revelations of Government Surveillance of First Nations
Press Release (March 26, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief strongly condemns the coordinated and long-lasting campaign of RCMP surveillance,…
ABC Board Renews All Valid Permits for One Year
Press Release (Kahnawà:ke – 26 Enniskó:wa/March 2026) The Alcoholic Beverages Control (ABC) Board (“the Board”) would like to announce to the community that they have decided, via Resolution, to amend…
Speech — Decorations for Bravery Ceremony
Press Release March 26, 2026 Check against delivery Welcome to Rideau Hall for this Decorations for Bravery ceremony. Before we begin, I want to respectfully acknowledge that we are gathered…
