Anishinabek, Nipissing U. to develop bioeconomy strategy
UOI OFFICE (Nipissing FN) July 18, 2014 – Anishinabek Nation leaders are developing a bioeconomy strategy that would create economic benefits for First Nations and...
National Chief election set for Winnipeg December 2014
(Halifax, NS) – The 35th Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) concluded today in Mi’kmaq territory Halifax, Nova Scotia, where more than...
Burying mother exhumes sisters’ pain
By Hoi Cheu SUDBURY –Darlene Naponse’s recent DVD/Blu-ray release of her award-winning feature film “Every Emotion Costs” reflects a universal struggle. The 2010 film...
Quebec regional Chief Picard takes interim AFN helm
By Tim Fontaine APTN National News HALIFAX–The Assembly of First Nations has a temporary leader until the election for a new national chief is...
Woman paddled 600 km. to Hudson’s Bay post
By Laurie Leclair In late July, Marie Bussineau left the hunting and fishing camp she ran in the Agawa Bay area and travelled up to...
AFN national chief election set for Winnipeg in December
Tim Fontaine APTN National News HALIFAX–The election for a new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations will take place in Winnipeg this coming...
First Nations leaders continue calls for action on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
HALIFAX, NS (July 16, 2014) – First Nation leaders, women’s groups, elders and youth today gathered in a Circle of Hope in Halifax today, offering...