Open this photo in gallery The current national chief, Perry Bellegarde, was elected in late

The resolution states that legitimate concerns have been expressed by chiefs and leaders about the fairness of proceeding with an internet-based vote.... It also notes that the AFN charter does not provide for online elections.If the election proceeds as planned, it will take place against a complex political backdrop.... He announced in December he would not run again....

A vigil takes place where ground-penetrating radar recorded hits of what are believed to be 751 unmarked graves near the grounds of the former Marieval Indian Residential School on the Cowessess First Nation, Saskatchewan, on June 26, 2021.... The latest discovery of graves near Cranbrook, British Columbia follows reports of similar findings at two other such church-run schools, one of more than 600 unmarked graves and another of 215 bodies.... The Lower Kootenay Band said in a news release th

O’Toole said the discovery was a “ necessary awakening ” for many Canadians that has forced a recommitment to reconciliation, which a Conservative government would pursue with a “ renewed nation-to-nation relationship ” with Indigenous peoples.“ Let’s acknowledge where we fall short, ” he said.... But let’s also channel the pain of a Canada falling short to build up the country, not tear it down.” Mr.... Other communities followed suit, citing the residential school situation. Prof....

The community used the technology to search cemetery grounds near Cranbrook that is close to the former St.... Eugene’s school, which was operated by the Catholic Church from 1912 until the early 1970s. Preliminary results released Wednesday from the investigation found 182 unmarked graves within the cemetery grounds, “ with some being only three to four feet deep, ” Aqam said in a statement Wednesday.... “ It’s also about taking a hard look at ourselves as a country right now.” Mr....

Archibald’s behaviour towards staff when she was the AFN’s Regional Ontario Chief, a role she assumed in 2018. The report, by investigator Bryna Hatt, says there were a total of 10 potential complainants.... Three did not participate in the investigation.... But she denied any wrongdoing and vowed to ensure the AFN workplace is positive and respectful. Five of the seven potential complainants who participated in the investigation said they were worried about being “ targeted ” or “ attacked ”

Fox is a familiar face within Nishnawbe Aski Nation( NAN) – he was elected as one of three deputy grand chiefs in 2015, and again in 2018.... His father, Charles Fox, served as Grand Chief from 1994 to 2000.Mr.... Fox told the chiefs in assembly on Thursday that it is important to protect NAN communities and land from the effects of climate change....

Open this photo in gallery Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mary Simon arrive for an announcement at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.... Sean Kilpatrick/ The Canadian PressMary Simon, an Inuk leader, former diplomat and broadcaster, will become the first Indigenous person to serve as governor-general, a historic appointment made while Canada grapples with the continuing effects of colonialism.Ms.... Simon is known as an advocate of Inuit rights....

Her appointment comes at a time when the country is grappling with how to accelerate reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples, particularly after the discoveries of unmarked graves at the sites of former residential schools.... That’s despite Beijing’s move to implement a national security law last year that has effectively hobbled most opposition to the government.It also comes amid a massive police effort to prevent any rallies on the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover. Editorial: Good