British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is willing to risk his government to suspend parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples […]
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A First Nations leader in British Columbia says the future of DRIPA represents a “defining moment” in the province’s history.
A First Nations leader says proposed changes to British Columbia’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) could seriously weaken the law. Robert […]
Human rights tribunal greenlights $8.5B child welfare settlement for Ontario First Nations
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved an $8.5-billion child welfare agreement between the federal government and First Nations in Ontario, marking a major step […]
Treaty 6 chiefs voice concerns to King Charles over Alberta separation talk
First Nations leaders from Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations say they raised concerns about Alberta’s separatist movement during a meeting with Charles III at […]
First Nations Leaders Press City to Declare Homelessness Emergency
THUNDER BAY — First Nations leaders are calling on the City of Thunder Bay to declare a state of emergency as extreme cold puts homeless […]
First Nations leaders accuse Hydro of dodging responsibility after devastating power outage
First Nations leaders are accusing Manitoba Hydro of misleading the public and trying to avoid responsibility for a days-long power outage in Pimicikamak Cree Nation. […]
Search of Thunder Bay landfill for First Nation woman’s remains yields no results
After nearly a month of searching Thunder Bay’s landfill, the family of Deborah Anishinabie is still waiting for answers as the police investigation into her […]
Canada moves forward with First Nations–led long-term reform of child and family services
The Government of Canada says it is moving ahead with long-term changes to the First Nations Child and Family Services program, working in partnership with […]
First Nations Leaders Raise New Concerns Following Carney’s C-5 Summit
Carney Promises Wealth at C-5 Summit, But First Nations Leaders Still Have Concerns Prime Minister Mark Carney told First Nations leaders on Thursday that new […]
Doug Ford Says He Respects First Nations but Criticizes Ongoing Requests for Support
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s willing to support First Nations if they help with mine development, but he also says they can’t keep asking […]