AFN begins assembly amid still-simmering internal tensions – CBC
Dec 06, 2022 CEO’s workplace complaint against national chief part of ongoing investigation The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and its executive committee plan to present a…
White River First Nation’s solar project aims to reduce reliance on diesel power – CBC
Dec 06, 2022 Solar power generated will replace more than 55% of the diesel generation in the community One of the smallest First Nations in the Yukon is making a…
First Nation launches legal challenge for equitable police funding, citing lack of resources, control over budgets – National Observer
December 6th 2022 Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek (KZA), otherwise known as Gull Bay First Nation, has launched a legal challenge against Canada over inequitable funding of its police service. And Chief…
5 things to know for Tuesday, December 6, 2022 – CTV News
A Toronto man dies alone at home after his pleas for medical care allegedly go unanswered, executives from Canadian grocery giants push back against inflation profiteering claims, and “Cheers” star…
National – Divided by racism, united by hope – CBA National Magazine
5 Dec 2022 Valley of the Birdtail is a must-read for legal professionals on the role law played in carrying out discriminatory and racist policies and how it can help achieve…
Assembly of First Nations chiefs to vote on $20B child welfare deal – CBC
Dec 05, 2022 Multi-billion dollar agreement struck with federal government hangs in balance Assembly of First Nations chiefs are expected to hold votes this week that could affect the fates…
Rethinking social services one greenhouse at a time – CBC
Dec. 5, 2022 8 Anishnaabeg First Nations take on a project that will change eating habits and social services in their communities On a chilly fall morning, the eight Anishnaabeg…
‘Abuse of power’: Indigenous communities call out lack of consultation on Ontario housing bill – The Narwhal
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark admitted the government passed Bill 23 without consulting First Nations, despite past clashes with Indigenous communities over development Ever since the Doug Ford…
Report finds Indigenous N.W.T. employees largely working entry level jobs – CBC
Dec 05, 2022 Deh Cho MLA says poor education in smaller communities is to blame Recently released data from the N.W.T government indicates that Indigenous employees in the public service…
How to stop Indigenous identity fraud – The Globe and Mail
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