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First Nations leaders reiterate need for own policing services at AFN general assembly

The importance of addressing systemic racism in policing and the urgent need for more First Nations police services were key…

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Politics

Discussion of the laws of the large projects that are expected to dominate the AFN meeting

Indigenous Leaders Gather in Winnipeg to Discuss Economic and Land Issues Indigenous leaders from across Canada are convening in Winnipeg…

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Politics

Singh tells AFN chiefs NDP will fight for Indigenous rights, justice for First Nations

New Democrats vow to continue fighting for justice and advocating for the rights of Indigenous Peoples if they are elected…

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Canada

AFN regional chiefs accuse national chief of stoking division on child welfare reform

Six AFN Regional Chiefs Accuse National Leader of Divisiveness In a recent development within the Assembly of First Nations (AFN),…

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Canada

AFN national chief pens ‘concerned’ letter to Caring Society on child welfare reform talks

The head of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has expressed concerns about the future of long-term reform for the…

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Politics

Canada tells AFN it won’t negotiate nationally on First Nations child welfare reform

Canada has informed the Assembly of First Nations that they do not have the mandate to negotiate nationally after chiefs…

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Canada

AFN national chief urges all parties to support First Nations clean drinking water legislation

With over 30 long-standing boil water advisories still in place on First Nations across the country, the Assembly of First…

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Nova Scotia

Cape Breton band councillor ‘shocked’ to become AFN Youth Council co-chair

Isaiah Bernard is accustomed to making history and he’s hoping to make more of it in his new role with the Assembly…

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Politics

AFN calls for federal government to recognize First Nations jurisdiction over policing

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is reaffirming its calls for the federal government to recognize First Nations jurisdiction over…

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Canada

‘It was noticed,’ says Yukon AFN delegate who turned his back on Pierre Poilievre’s speech

Duane Gastant’ Aucoin believes his message for Pierre Poilievre came across “loud and clear” on Thursday, when Aucoin stood with his back turned…

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