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August 7, 2012

Health, Legal

First Nations must turn the page on residential schools

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has held its final public event, and I was honoured to be there. The TRC was set up for former Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

AFN supports call for action to end violence against women

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Ottawa – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo expressed support for those gathering in Ottawa today to commemorate the life of Continue Reading →

Education

AFNs National Chief Welcomes Secured Funding for Education

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Calls for Continued Action in Priority Areas OTTAWA – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo responded to the 2014 federal budget Continue Reading →

Legal

AFN Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Fishing Rights

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Ottawa – National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo joins the Nuu-chah-nulth Nation in celebrating the long-awaited victory today from the Supreme Court of Canada which reaffirmed Continue Reading →

Health

AFN Supports Continuation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission

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Ottawa, ON – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo expressed support for the one year extension of the work of the Continue Reading →

Community

Atleo Commends Economic Development Plans & Partnerships

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Ottawa – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commends the leadership and innovation of the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi representing the Mi’kmaq communities of Continue Reading →

Business

AFN Commends Eskasoni Rights Assertion, Move

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By CRA to Recognize Tax Exemption Step in Right Direction Ottawa – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo acknowledged the recognition Continue Reading →

Community, Obituaries

National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo pays tribute to a remarkable leader

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Chief Margaret Pictou Labillois Ottawa – National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo offered the following statement on the passing of Chief Margaret Pictou Labillois: “On behalf Continue Reading →

Community

National Aboriginal Fisheries Forum deemed a Success

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Over three hundred delegates, nearly double the foreseen amount crowded into the Vancouver Island Convention Centre in Nanaimo, British Colombia on October 2-4, 2012, to Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Aboriginal Fisheries: Opportunities Blossoming

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Though many people might not know this, Canada has one of the most valuable fishing industries in the world. It generates over $5 billion a Continue Reading →