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August 7, 2012

Community

Mi’kmaw Nationhood in Nova Scotia Advances Through a Unique Partnership

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Membertou Nova Scotia – A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed to advance Mi’kmaw Nationhood. It represents a unique partnership and commitment between Mi’kmaw leadership Continue Reading →

Education

Bill C-33: First Nations Control of First Nations Education

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Bill C-33, First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act Introduced in the House of Commons The proposed legislation will ensure First Nations students have Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

First Nations must turn the page on residential schools

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has held its final public event, and I was honoured to be there. The TRC was set up for former Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

AFN supports call for action to end violence against women

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Ottawa – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo expressed support for those gathering in Ottawa today to commemorate the life of Continue Reading →

Education

AFNs National Chief Welcomes Secured Funding for Education

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Calls for Continued Action in Priority Areas OTTAWA – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo responded to the 2014 federal budget Continue Reading →

Health

AFN Supports Continuation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission

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Ottawa, ON – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo expressed support for the one year extension of the work of the Continue Reading →

Health

AFN Continues Call to Protect Our Sacred Waters

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OTTAWA – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today reminds us all the responsibility given by the Creator to protect our Continue Reading →

Business

Phil Fontaine, O.C., O.M. to receive Award

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The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and Sodexo Canada are pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations Continue Reading →

Community

Atleo Commends Economic Development Plans & Partnerships

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Ottawa – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commends the leadership and innovation of the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi representing the Mi’kmaq communities of Continue Reading →

Community

Controlling our resources

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Dear Editor: Economic development that can be associated with the extraction of natural resources from our traditional territory or the use of our territory for Continue Reading →

Business

AFN Commends Eskasoni Rights Assertion, Move

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By CRA to Recognize Tax Exemption Step in Right Direction Ottawa – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo acknowledged the recognition Continue Reading →

Community, Obituaries

National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo pays tribute to a remarkable leader

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Chief Margaret Pictou Labillois Ottawa – National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo offered the following statement on the passing of Chief Margaret Pictou Labillois: “On behalf Continue Reading →