AFN NIB

Assembly of First Nations' elections, postponement of the Great Whale hydroelectric project, and dismantling of the Department of Indian Affairs in Manitoba are but a few of the top stories for 1994 that are discussed here.

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Tom Eagle, An Aboriginal peacekeeping veteran, implores Chiefs and government representatives to put First Nations war veterans issues on the agenda at the 28th annual AFN Chiefs assembly held in Halifax in August 2007.

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Profiles Joan Jack who is running for National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

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Comments on how cutbacks forced National Chief Matthew Coon Come to reexamine the role of the Assembly of First Nations.

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Compares the different strategies proposed by Assembly of First Nations National Chief Matthew Coom Come and Minister of Indian Affairs, Robert Nault, regarding the First Nations governance deal, a deal to build a successful socio-economic society.

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Discusses priorities of Canada's First Nations as announced by the National Chief at the Assembly of First Nations in July 2010.

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Profiles Shawn Atleo who is seeking his second term for National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

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Comments on the federal government commitment to work with Aboriginal leaders to improve First Nations issues including job creation and economic growth.

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First Nations leaders contend that the federal government failed to provide funding, as promised, to poverty issues. The issues include contaminated water, black mold, and lack of funding for graduates to pursue post secondary education.

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Comments on an address given at Ryerson University inviting the graduates to play an active role in ensuring equitable treatment for First Nations people.

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Senator and Metis leader, Thelma Chalifoux, believes that political lobby groups, like the Assembly of First Nations, should not take over social programs provided for First Nations because, as she argues, politics and patronage distort the system and erode the quality of the service.

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Highlights the different views the Minister of Indian Affairs and the Assembly of First Nations national chief have in regards to what constitutes First Nations' major and pressing issues.

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Contends that the next Assembly of First Nations National chief needs a plan of action and solid vision to deal with Canada's government.

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Looks at the re-election of National Chief Shawn Atleo.

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Reports on the varied reasons why First Nations chiefs rejected the Indian Affairs Minister’s proposed joint governance consultation process to change the Indian Act.

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Highlights the dialogue between disgruntled members of the Assembly of First Nations organization against their fellow chiefs who are in favor of Bill C-19.

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Viewpoint of National Chief Matthew Coon Come as he lobbies to have Assembly of First Nations issues included in the federal government's First Nations Governance draft agreement.

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Profiles Terrance Nelson, former Chief of Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, who is running for National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

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Looks at a meeting held between the Assembly of First Nations and the federal government to discuss First Nations education.

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