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2012 First Nations Plan: Honouring Our Past, Affirming Our Rights, Seizing Our Future
Aboriginal Veterans' Benefits
Explains the reasons why the Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association (currently known as the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans' Association), the Métis National Council, and other Aboriginal groups are suing the federal government for unfulfilled veterans' benefits.
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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Big Bear’s Treaty: The Road to Freedom
Canadians Have to Push Their Government, Says Atleo
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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The Case for RAIPON: Implications for Canada and the Arctic Council
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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Chiefs Are Looking For More Than Just a Pretty Face to Head Up AFN
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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Chiefs Reject Executive-Negotiated Governance Plan
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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CityScapes Roundtable: "Approaches to Current Challenges Facing Urban Aboriginal Peoples"
A Critical Analysis of Self-Governance Agreements Addressing First-Nations Control of Education in Canada
Extracted from Colombia: One Woman's Work to Counteract the Destructive Force of Multinational Mining on The Wayúu of La Guajira
Former National Chief Leads Court Challenge [Bill C-61]
Looks at Federation of Saskatchewan Nations chairman of the executive council of the senate, David Ahenakew, who talked about legal action against the Crown, claiming Prime Minister Jean Chretien and Indian Affairs Minister Robert Nault breached their fiduciary duty by increasing their control and power over the affairs and government of First Nations.
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I Dream of Yesterday and Tomorrow: A Celebration of the James Bay Cree
Improving Water Quality Remains a Struggle
Advocates having provinces provide First Nations reserves with technical assistance, the testing of drinking water, inspections and water quality enforcement on a cost recovery basis as one option to addressing safe drinking water issues.
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The Inclusion of Atypical Minorities in Public Policy: Urban Aboriginal Peoples in Canada and Travellers in Ireland
Indigenous People's Health and Health-Care Equity: Seven Years Later
Justice Delayed - Assembly of First Nations Submission to Canada for the Five Year Review of the Specific Action Plan: "Justice at Last"
Letter To The Editor: Response From The Chief of FSIN
Manufacturing the Self-Healing Subject: Aboriginal Health Funding in Canada’s Era of “Truth and Reconciliation”
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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Moving Toward Reconciliation in Indigenous Child Welfare
National Dialogue on First Nation Citizenship: Final Report & Recommendations for Action
Native Leaders Must Be Positive Agents of Change
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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Oxfam Aid to Canada’s First Nations, 1962–1975: Eating Lynx, Starving for Jobs, and Flying a Talking Bird
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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Position Paper on Aboriginal Literacy
Reconciliation Action Plan: Impact Measurement Report 2012
Renewing Funding Relationships: Certifying First Nations Social Service Administrators
Square Peg, Round Hole: First Nations Drinking Water Infrastructure and Federal Policies, Programs, and Processes
Stanley Ready to Take Next Step to Lead Organization
Profiles Alberta Regional Chief George Stanley who is running for the National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.
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Stifling Native Organizations Could Backfire
Tinkering with the Indian Act Won't Solve Our Problems: Why We Must End Colonialism
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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