Exploring Stakeholder: "First Nations"

B.C. Métis Federation suing federal government for not recognizing it CBC Indigenous: Dozens of First Nations in British Columbia are denouncing an organization claiming to represent Métis from the province. Chiefs and councillors from 45 Coast Salish First Nations have signed a statement in opposition to the B.C. Métis Federation (BCMF). Tsartlip First Nation Chief...

The Globe and Mail: SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL – TANYA TALAGA Ask any First Nations person how they feel about Bill C-53 (An Act Respecting the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan), and odds are, they’ll tell you the bill needs to die. If it passes third reading, the federal bill...

“Indigenous Peoples have been saying that line for decades,” said Eva Jewell, the research director at research centre Yellowhead Institute. Toronto Star: When Canadian singer-songwriter Jully Black performed the national anthem at the NBA’s All-Star Game on Sunday, she surprised — and impressed — fans with a lyric change. Instead of singing, “our home and native...

(Lheidli T’enneh Territory – Prince George, BC) – The BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) is grateful and honours the many First Nations in British Columbia who made significant and important contributions to Canada’s military service. Over the years, First Nations displayed incredible strength, determination, generosity, resilience and courage, and are a source of immense...