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Since the recognition of Aboriginal and Treaty rights by the courts, there have been an increasing number of individuals who now claim Aboriginal identity. In Continue Reading →
On June 26, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its ruling on Tsilhqot’in Nation v British Columbia, delivering a surprise ending to a twenty Continue Reading →
Act to protect integrity of Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation The Harper Government welcomes Royal Assent of Bill C-25, Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Act, received. The Continue Reading →
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs offers their support to the community of Pictou Landing in their efforts to obtain a plan of action Continue Reading →
Assembly of First Nations congratulates Tsilhqot’in National Government on Landmark Legal Victory at Supreme Court of Canada, Calls on Federal Government to Work with First Continue Reading →
In a report, the RCMP provided further substantiation to its conclusion, made public earlier this month, that 1,017 Indigenous women and girls were murdered between Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON – Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Bernard Valcourt, and Chief Freeman Ward of the Continue Reading →
On April 11, 2014, Bill C-9, the First Nations Elections Act, received Royal Assent and passed into law. The Chiefs of the Atlantic Policy Congress Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Access to Justice Blocked by Massive Funding Cuts to Research (Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – February 20, 2014) First Nations claims research organizations across Canada yesterday Continue Reading →
Specific Claims Research Associations Call for Immediate Restoration of Funding February 26 – Last week, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) notified Claims Research Continue Reading →
