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Atleo Pushes Actions Now Need to Follow Promises Made
Profiles Shawn Atleo who is seeking his second term for National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.
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Being Idle No More: The Women Behind the Movement
Budget Didn't Meet Raised Expectations
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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Building on Her Legacy of Leadership
Recounts the achievements of Wendy Grant-John, the recipient of the 2006 National Aboriginial Achievement Award for community development.
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Chalifoux Educates Fellow Senators with Horror Stories
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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Chief, Minister Spar Over Throne Speech
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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Chief's Feast in Regina Marks New Beginning
China & the Arctic Council
Church Reacts to Native Boycott; Sense of Betrayal Felt on All Sides Since Signing
The Colonial Legacy: The Legal Oppression of Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada
The Constitution and First Nations
Effort Falls Flat
Claims that the Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine's 'Change Can't Wait' campaign failed to capture the attention of political players during the 2008 federal elections.
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Extracted from Colombia: One Woman's Work to Counteract the Destructive Force of Multinational Mining on The Wayúu of La Guajira
Federal Court Tactics Abused the Abused
Contends that the federal government's residential school Alternative Dispute Resolution process is inadequate and problematic to First Nations survivors.
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The First Ministers' Conference - A New Chapter in Canadian Relations
First Nations Early Childhood Care and Education: The Meadow Lake Tribal Council/School of Child and Youth Care Curriculum Development Project
First Woman Chief Used Creativity to Solve Problems
Chronicles the life and works of Elsie Knott, the first woman in Canada to be elected as a First Nation chief.
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Fledgling Survivors' Group to Lobby for Tribunal
Free, Prior & Informed Consent and the Future of Inuit Self-Determination
FSI Chief Sol Sanderson's Address to the Chiefs of Saskatchewan
Good Law Threatened by Sovereignty Spat
In Our Own Voice: Aboriginal Women Demand Justice
Indigenous Advocacy in Central Africa
Let's Hope Institute Reverses Ugly Trend
Lifetime Devoted to Women's Work
Recounts the life and works of Monik Sioui, founder of the Quebec Native Women's Association and advocate for rights of Aboriginal people.
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Many Nations, One Movement
Martin Says All the Right Things to Chiefs [AFN Annual General Assembly]
Comments that Paul Martin’s speech in 2002 was met with interest and approval when he hinted at criticism of his own government's approach to issues regarding treaties and self-government, but with far less enthusiasm when he mentioned the First Nations governance act.
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The Media and Indigenous Australians Conference
Moving Towards Saimaqatigiingniq
National Indian Youth Council: Consideration of the United States Report and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Native Leaders Ask: Where's Our Canada?
Aboriginal leaders, including National Chief Phil Fontaine of the Assembly of First Nations, are frustrated at the Canadian government's lack of concern for the living conditions of its Aboriginal peoples.
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New Minister Announces Policy Shift
Aboriginal leaders at the 1999 Treaty 4 commemorations in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan are hopeful as newly appointed Minister of Indian Affairs, Robert Nault, states the time has come for federal government to move towards treaty implementation as a way of defining its relationship with First Nations.
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New NWAC President Brings Survival Experience to the Table
Introduces the president of the Native Women's Association of Canada and her passion for Aboriginal women's issues.
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An Open Letter From Charles Perkins [Part 1]
Palmater Dubbed a "Wild Card" in Race for National Chief
Profiles Pam Palmater who is running for National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.
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Politics Heats Up In Indian Country, Province
Quebec Native Women: Countering Violence
Sask. Metis Society Dominate New Council
Schools Agreement Signed
Services for Sex Trade Workers Need More Support
Discusses how programs that aid sex trade workers require continued government support in order to maintain the much needed services.
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The Sixties Scoop Thirty Years Later
Social Housing and the Role of Aboriginal Organizations in Canadian Cities
Though Skeptical of Government Intentions - Starblanket, Ahenakew Commend Berger Pipeline Inquiry Findings
Tinkering with the Indian Act Won't Solve Our Problems: Why We Must End Colonialism
Twenty One Years of Congress: The Struggle Continues
Two Per Cent is No Solution, Secret Report
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine contends that government funding for First Nations basic services is inadequate.
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UN Will Support Aboriginal Women by Studying the Violence That Surrounds Them
Comments on murdered and missing women, the epidemic of violence against Aboriginal women, and the lack of federal government support.
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We Are All Treaty People
Comments on initiatives in the City of Saskatoon to bring together Aboriginal people, newcomers and the mainstream population through recreation, culture and business. To access article scroll to p. 26.