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SCO Grand Chief Terry Nelson at AFN 2014 Winnipeg convention - live web feed

First Nations chiefs talk tough on oil sands wealth at AFN convention

“Americans are waking up to the fact the Tar Sands is Dirty Oil,” says a Manitoba Grand Chief.
Chief Maureen Thomas signs the International Treaty to Protect the Sacred

Tsleil-Waututh First Nation sign international treaty to oppose tar sands development

First Nation whose territory is directly affected by pipeline development sign on to oppose tar sands development.

Amnesty International and Native groups release scathing open letter about Pickton inquiry

As the Missing Women Inquiry hit its last weeks – mired in claims of sexism, racism and illegitimacy – 15 excluded organizations called for national and international action.

#Attawapiskat housing crisis heats up, from Parliament Hill to Twitter

While B.C. indigenous leaders protest in Ottawa, applauding Attawapiskat chief, Vancouver 'twittivists' took the Native housing fight online.

Memo to Harper: please use your power to solve real problems

So here’s some free advice: Mr. Harper, why don’t you take your majority for a test drive on something really important?

Is it time for an aboriginal parliament?

A House of First Peoples for Canada?

Report calls for First Nations control of First Nations education

Winnipeg (MB) – This month, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and First Nations Chiefs and delegates from across Canada confirmed a new comprehensive plan to...