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Advocate asks AFN chiefs to ensure $40B settlement deal leaves no child behind

Advocate asks AFN chiefs to ensure $40B settlement deal leaves no child behind

OTTAWA — A First Nations child welfare advocate on Wednesday implored chiefs to ensure "no child is left behind" in a landmark $40-billion settlement agreement with the federal government.
First Nations leaders reject Trudeau's proposed gun law, citing risk to treaty rights

First Nations leaders reject Trudeau's proposed gun law, citing risk to treaty rights

OTTAWA — Chiefs at the Assembly of First Nationsvoted Thursdayto publicly oppose the Liberal government's proposed gun-control legislationand stand against sovereignty bills in Alberta and Saskatchewan's legislatures.
First Nations leaders want Winnipeg police chief to resign for not searching landfill

First Nations leaders want Winnipeg police chief to resign for not searching landfill

First Nations leaders in Manitoba are calling for the resignation of Winnipeg's police chief after the force decided not to search a landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women believed to be the victims of an alleged serial killer.
Alberta, Saskatchewan chiefs call for sovereignty acts to be withdrawn

Alberta, Saskatchewan chiefs call for sovereignty acts to be withdrawn

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs from Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for their provinces to toss proposed legislation they say is inherently undemocratic, unconstitutional and infringes on Indigenous rights.
Calgary confirmed as Alberta’s nominee to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Calgary confirmed as Alberta’s nominee to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Calgary/Tsuut’ina Nation have announced their intention to present a bid to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). A press release issued Dec. 1 stated the Indigenous Sport Council Alberta (ISCA) is in full support.
Report on racism in Edmonton presented, but how accurate are Indigenous statistics?

Report on racism in Edmonton presented, but how accurate are Indigenous statistics?

“If you want to understand Indigenous homelessness, which is a slow genocide, you first have to know and understand the history of this land and the impacts of colonization,” said Cardinal.
Alberta's police watchdog says man shot by RCMP on First Nation has died of injuries

Alberta's police watchdog says man shot by RCMP on First Nation has died of injuries

MASKWACIS, ALBERTA — Alberta's police watchdog says an armed man who was shot last week by RCMP on a First Nation has died.
MNA celebrates an overwhelming ratification of its constitution

MNA celebrates an overwhelming ratification of its constitution

“Just blown away,” is the phrase Garrett Tomlinson, Métis Nation of Alberta senior director of self-government, uses to describe the results of the month-long vote to ratify the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution.
Get an Indigenous experience at Edmonton airport’s new retail centre at Gate 64

Get an Indigenous experience at Edmonton airport’s new retail centre at Gate 64

“It’s something that has been in the works here at the airport for quite a long time,” explained Chelsey Quirk, manager of Indigenous and stakeholder relations at YEG.
More than 40 people take part in Barrhead Truth and Reconciliation Day event

More than 40 people take part in Barrhead Truth and Reconciliation Day event

Organizer of Barrhead’s Truth and Reconciliation Day march shares her part of her story of self-healing
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