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MNA celebrates an overwhelming ratification of its constitution
“From my perspective, the minister (of Crown-Indigenous Services) needs to validate the fact that there are other Métis interests at hand, not just the MNA. Having all Métis rights and all Métis affiliation and Métis identity go through one organization is not just dangerous, I think it’s irresponsible.” — Ron Quintal, president of the Fort McKay Métis Nation
Ni'isjoohl memorial pole is coming home
“If Prime Minister (Justin) Trudeau is wondering what to get me for Christmas, he could arrange air cargo for us to bring the pole back.” — Sigidimnak Noxs Ts'aawit, Dr. Amy Parent
Anti-establishment voice to provide counterpoint opinion for AFN national chief
“You follow the same voices that are telling you something and you don’t get the counterpoint to it, then how are you going to figure out what the diversity of opinions or options are? So I’m there to provide a counterpoint to the establishment voices, I guess.” —Russ Diabo, new special advisor to Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald
Investigation finds shooting death of Indigenous man by RCMP unjustified
“We got the first part of justice for Jared today. My thoughts are with all the families who have not made it here yet. This is for all the Jareds.” — Jared Lowndes’ mother, Alunae Laura Holland
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BC First Nation, Kamloops signal they want to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games
“The first part of that process was to compete on a provincial level. We did that. We did that with our partners. We created a solid first bid.” — Rosanne Casimir, the chief of Tk̓’emlúps te Secwépemc
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Premier Smith, we are already Sovereign
—Statement, CONFEDERACY OF TREATY 6 NATIONS STATEMENT FROM TREATY 6 CHIEFS
