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Ex-official speaks out about alleged racism at Indian Oil and Gas Canada
If Yvette Zentner could turn back time, the career public servant would give her younger self one piece of advice: “Don’t apply at IOGC.” That’s […]
RCMP national security unit monitored ‘threats’ linked to Wet’suwet’en anti-pipeline activism, records show
An RCMP national security unit monitored First Nations-led anti-pipeline activism for “potential threats” to the energy, transportation and banking sectors between 2021 and 2022, internal police […]
International tribunal to investigate missing children, unmarked graves associated with residential schools
An international tribunal will investigate missing children and unmarked graves associated with Canada’s residential school system, including public sessions in Montreal in 2026. The Native […]
First Nations leaders call for overhaul of negotiation process for child welfare reform deal
First Nations chiefs from across Canada are calling for a new negotiation process after voting to reject a settlement agreement on long-term reform of First Nations child […]
Family of Blood Tribe man who died in Calgary Police custody calls for public inquiry
The family of a Blood Tribe man who died after he was restrained by Calgary Police is calling for a public inquiry into his death. […]
First Nations vote down resolution to endorse $47.8B child welfare reform offer
First Nations chiefs and proxies from across Canada voted down a resolution to fully accept a settlement agreement on long-term reform of First Nations child […]
AFN leader questions if Tories would top $47.8B child welfare reform offer, urges chiefs to back it
The head of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is urging chiefs to back a multibillion-dollar child welfare reform agreement to get it in place before […]
Chiefs gather in Calgary to vote on $47.8B child welfare reform proposal
A leading child advocate is recommending against a 10-year, $47.8-billion proposal to reform the First Nations child and family services program, as chiefs from across Canada […]
AFN national chief urges all parties to support First Nations clean drinking water legislation
With over 30 long-standing boil water advisories still in place on First Nations across the country, the Assembly of First Nations is hoping all parties support […]