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Akwesasne man facing extradition to Canada on murder charge was framed, says girlfriend
The girlfriend of an Akwesasne man awaiting extradition from the U.S. to face a murder charge in Canada says that he is being framed for the killing of his cousin, who was found shot in the head in August.
4 federal candidates accused of Indigenous identity appropriation by Halifax academic
The author of a new book, Distorted Descent: White Claims to Indigenous Identity, says several federal election candidates identifying as Indigenous are basing their claims on a long-ago ancestor.
Ottawa tells court First Nation child welfare compensation order could cost $8 billion
A senior federal official says a human rights tribunal ruling ordering Ottawa to compensate First Nation children apprehended through the on-reserve child welfare system could cost the federal government up to $8 billion, according to Federal Court records.
Scheer, Bernier only 2 in debate who wouldn't back UN Indigenous rights declaration
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, who is the only party leader pitching a new large energy project as part of his platform, doubled down on his opposition to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples during the federal election debate Monday evening.
Scheer's relationship with Indigenous people is being tested in this election
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he is committed to building an open and positive relationship with Indigenous people as prime minister, but some First Nation leaders say he has done little as an MP to build ties with reserves in his own riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle.
Next federal government needs to amend Cannabis Act, say First Nation chiefs
The next federal government needs to amend the Cannabis Act so First Nations can have jurisdiction over the industry on their territories, to seize its economic potential and avoid potential conflicts, according to some Indigenous leaders.
Trudeau ducks question on whether he'd accept First Nations child welfare compensation ruling
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau sidestepped a direct town hall question from a First Nations leader Thursday on whether a Liberal government would accept a recent human rights tribunal ruling ordering Ottawa to compensate First Nations children impacted by the on-reserve child welfare system.
NDP candidate urges Elections Canada to ensure smooth vote in remote First Nations
The federal NDP candidate running in the Ontario riding of Kenora has written Elections Canada urging it ensure voters in local remote First Nations don’t face the same obstacles to casting ballots that surfaced in 2015.
Leader of organization behind fake status cards facing sex charges involving minor
The leader of a self-described Indigenous government that distributed fake Indian status cards is facing three sex-related charges involving a minor, court records show.
Next federal government will face unresolved class action lawsuits from residential school era
Two major unresolved class action cases from the Indian residential school era will face the next government, and may be a test of its commitment to reconciliation, says a lawyer for one group of plaintiffs.
Small group's 'political agenda' behind move to suspend NWAC president, board emails allege
The move to suspend the president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada during a hastily called meeting in June created tensions between board members and triggered allegations a small group was acting on its own to oust the organization’s leader.
Scheer should break with Harper's approach to Indigenous peoples, says AFN national chief
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer should signal he won't copy former prime minister Stephen Harper's approach to the relationship between Ottawa and Indigenous Canadians, says Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde.
Ottawa ordered to compensate First Nations children impacted by on-reserve child welfare system
Ottawa must pay potentially billions of dollars in compensation to First Nations children harmed by the on-reserve child welfare system, following a Friday ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that also called for payments to some of their parents and grandparents.
Six Nations businessman sending 3 jets with hurricane relief aid to Bahamas
A prominent First Nations businessman is leading a relief effort to help the hurricane-stricken Bahamas that will see three jets leave Hamilton Wednesday evening loaded with supplies.
AFN National Chief urges Canada to press Brazil over violence against Indigenous people
Canada needs to pressure Brazil to end violations of Indigenous rights, says the head of Canada’s largest Indigenous organization in a letter sent to Global Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland.