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Support sought from United Nations to ensure compliance of First Nations rights in Quebec
New solar field will power Métis Crossing and contribute to a greener electricity grid
“Having this solar field on Métis Crossing lands contributes to our financial self-sustainability for sure.” — Juanita Marois, CEO of Métis Crossing
First Nations advocate earns prestigious national designation
“Her many accomplishments are all the more remarkable given that she was an Indigenous woman who challenged colonial land policies as well as conceptions of women during her era.” — Minister Jonathan Wilkinson
MNA will take court action if government refuses to move on harvesting policy
Westbank First Nation captures national economic development award
“This has been the result of 50 or more years of community discussions and visioning and planning to get to where we are today.” — Christopher Derickson, chief of Westbank First Nation
University provides a culturally safe space with new Indigenous House
Wildfires force Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Northern Region III to declare State of Emergency
Consideration of women candidates not enough to delay AFN election for national chief
“The AFN is a male-dominated organization and it has always been very difficult for women to carve a space out in that kind of environment.” —Kwanlin Dün First Nation Chief Doris Bill
Election 2019: Green Party policy on Indigenous issues ‘a mess’ — Hayden King
Indigenous people are pretty practical people and I don’t think those who do vote are really expecting the Green Party to form a government, especially with bad policy on Indigenous issues.” — Hayden King, executive director with the Yellowhead Institute
shíshálh Nation breaks new ground on the path to reconciliation
The shíshálh Nation and British Columbia have come to an agreement that recognizes Indigenous title and rights, and supports self-determination and shíshálh self-government.
Robinson Huron Treaty Chiefs call for withdrawal of Bill C-5 at summit and demand respect for Treaty rights and jurisdiction
Conservatives score low, NDP score high on NWAC election priorities
“(The NDP) could find themselves in a position of power to influence and change legislation and make it more appealing to Canadians, and more favourable… I see them as a bridge builder.” — Lynne Groulx