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Martin Says All the Right Things to Chiefs [AFN Annual General Assembly]

Alternate Title
Martin Says All the Right Things to Chiefs [Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 20, no. 4, August 2002, p. 13

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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Mistreatment of Aboriginal Women Dire Problem

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, July 13, 2007, p. A11
Discusses an international indigenous women's conference, hosted by the Native Women's Association of Canada, that spoke of the alarming rates of physical and sexual abuse in aboriginal communities.
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More Solidarity in A.F.N.'s Future Than It's Recent Past

Alternate Title
More Solidarity in AFN's Future Than Its Recent Past
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Larry Powell
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 20, no. 3, Summer Edition, 1991, p. 8
Ovide Mercredi elected as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) at 12th Assembly held in Winnipeg.
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N.I.B. Honours Indian Leaders

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 8, no. 9, September 1978, pp. 6-7
National Indian Brotherhood ceremony pays tribute to Clive Linklater, Omer Peters, Alwyn Morris and Wilton Littlechild.
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Native Indian Political Activity in British Columbia, 1969-1983

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Tennant
BC Studies, no. 57, British Columbia a Place For Aboriginal Peoples?, Spring, 1983, pp. 112-136
Looks at the rise and fall of two organizations: Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs and The British Columbia Association of Non-Status Indians (BCANSI) and how both groups dealt with land claim settlements.
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Native Leaders Ask: Where's Our Canada?

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Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 1, April 2007, p. 8

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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Native Leaders Must Be Positive Agents of Change

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, October 18, 2002, p. A15
Discusses the lack of agreement between the Assembly of First Nations and the federal government on policies that affect First Nations people.
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[Negotiating Aboriginal Self-Government: Developments Surrounding the 1985 First Minister's Conference]

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Mark Stevenson
Native Studies Review , vol. 2, no. 2, 1986, pp. 154-156
Book review of: Negotiating Aboriginal Self-Government by David c. Hawkes. Erratum: In vol. 2 no.2, the author of the review of David Hawkes's book, Negotiating Self-Government was mistakenly identified as Mark Stevason. The correct spelling is Mark Stevenson.
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New Minister Announces Policy Shift

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Stephen LaRose
Windspeaker, vol. 17, no. 6, October 1999, p. 3

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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The Next Generation of Leaders Attend the AFN-NCAI Assembly

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Author/Creator
Tasha Hubbard
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 30, no. 1, winter, 1999/2000, p. 19
Describes First Nations' youth involvement at the joint assembly of the National Congress of American Indians and the Assembly of First Nations.
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Noel Starblanket New NIB Pres.

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 6, no. 9, September 1976, p. 6
Announces Noel Starblanket as president of the National Indian Brotherhood.
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One Person, One Vote for Grassroots

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 23, no. 11, February 2006, p. 8

Recounts the 47 recommendations proposed by the Assembly of First Nations renewal commission, including allowing grassroots people to vote for the national chief, a new political body and the formation of a national council.

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Only One Way Forward, says White - Together

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Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 11, February 2013, p. 10,16

Looks at talks, between the Prime Minister of Canada and First Nations Chiefs, regarding a document that highlights eight crucial issues.

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Palmater Dubbed a "Wild Card" in Race for National Chief

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Author/Creator
David P. Ball
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 4, July 2012, p. 15

Profiles Pam Palmater who is running for National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

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PM's Committee Ponders $11b Proposal

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Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 19, no. 8, December 2001, p. 1

Describes the strategies employed by First Nations National Chief Matthew Coon Come as he seeks to ensure First Nations issues be included in the federal government's upcoming Throne Speech.

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Prairie First Nations Groups Planning 8 Private MRI Clinics

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amy Jo Ehman
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 171, no. 5, August 31, 2004, p. 437
Discusses agreements with the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN); indications are eight First Nations will establish magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) clinics.
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Race For Thankless AFN Job Promises Excitement

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, July 11, 2003, p. A13
Investigates candidates Mathew Coon Come, Phil Fontaine and Roberta Jamieson, who are all running for National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
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Rant and Rave

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rufus Big Nose
ĆELÁNEN: a Journal of Indigenous Governance, vol. 1, no. 1, 2004, p. [?]
Editorial regarding the 2004 Assembly of First Nations election.
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Residential School Claims Unsettled

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, February 21, 2005, p. B1
Comments on how the government has "fossilized" the claims process, making people fill out complex forms, spending millions on administration costs and spending only 25% of the total so far for victims.
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Residential School Issue Must be Resolved

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, June 6, 2005, p. B1
Critical commentary on the slow pace toward a resolution in regards to issues surrounding residential schools.
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Sask. Chiefs Formally Withdraw from AFN

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Deanna Wuttunee
Saskatchewan Indian, February/March 1986, p. 3
Discusses issues involved in the withdrawal from the Assembly of First Nations with indications that Treaty issues and land claims were central precipitating factors.
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Saskatchewan Chiefs Finalize FSI Constitutional Position

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Deanna Wuttunee
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 10, no. 12, December 1980, pp. 15-16
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians prepare report to present to the National Assembly of First Nations to aid development of a national constitutional position.
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Saskatchewan Veterans Reach Out to Country

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 17, no. 6, October 1999, p. 7

Presents the views held by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs regarding unfulfilled veterans’ benefits. The feeling is that First Nations veterans need to get organized, on a national level, to lobby the federal government in order to be heard.

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Self-Determination Key Plank in Gabriel's Campaign

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Author/Creator
David P. Ball
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 4, July 2012, p. 16

Profiles Ellen Gabriel who is running for the National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

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The Settlement Process: A Personal Reflection

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kathleen Mahoney
University of Toronto Law Journal, vol. 64, no. 4, Special Issue: The Residential Schools Litigation and Settlement, 2014, pp. 505-528
Chief negotiator of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement for the Assembly of First Nations discusses personal experiences and important role the Assembly played.
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Seven Steps to a Finer First Nations Education Program

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Author/Creator
Isha Thompson
Windspeaker, vol. 28, no. 6, September 2010, p. 22

Comments on the discussion at the 31st Assembly of First Nations regarding the need for education parity for First Nations youth compared to non-Aboriginal youth.

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Stanley Ready to Take Next Step to Lead Organization

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Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 4, July 2012, p. 18

Profiles Alberta Regional Chief George Stanley who is running for the National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

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Starblanket, Nicholas Re-elected

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 8, no. 9, September 1978, p. 5
Noel Starblanket, Starblanket Reserve, was elected to a second two-year term as President of the National Indian Brotherhood
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Statement of Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Phil Fontaine
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 1, no. 1, Summer, 1999, pp. 141-143
Speech by Phil Fontaine discussing the history and future of First Nations' economies in Canada.
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Third Place in Race Can Make or Break a Chief

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 21, no. 4, July 2003

Presents political platforms of three strong candidates running for the office of Assembly of First Nations chief.

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"A Third-World Country Right In Our Own Backyard" (1/4)

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
bruyerey
Speech by Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine to the Canadian Club in Ottawa about poverty, residential schools and how these issues are affecting the people today. 9 minutes.
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Though Skeptical of Government Intentions - Starblanket, Ahenakew Commend Berger Pipeline Inquiry Findings

Alternate Title
Though Sceptical of Government Intentions - Starblanket, Ahenakew Commend Berger Pipeline Inquiry Findings
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 7, no. 5, May 1977, p. 49
Noel Starblanket, president of the National Indian Brotherhood, and David Ahenakew, Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, comment on Mackenzie Valley inquiry and the findings about pipeline development in the far north.
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Treaty Rights, Education Important to Kelly

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jennifer Ashawasegai
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 4, July 2012, p. 15

Profiles Diane M. Kelly, Grand Chief of the Grand Council of Treaty 3, who is running for National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

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Two Per Cent is No Solution, Secret Report

Alternate Title
Two Percent is No Solution, Secret Report
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 2, May 2007, p. 8

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine contends that government funding for First Nations basic services is inadequate.

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