APTN News Brief

Daily update on what’s making headlines in Indigenous country across Canada and beyond.

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  1. October 17, 2024

    Thursday, October 17th 2024

    Our lead story: a three-day Special Chiefs Assembly begins in Calgary to debate whether to accept or reject a $47.8B draft agreement on long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program.

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  2. October 16, 2024

    Wednesday, October 16th 2024

    Our lead story: the Saskatchewan Health Authority apologizes after an elder’s ponytail was removed pre-surgery without his permission.

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  3. October 15, 2024

    Tuesday, October 15th 2024

    Our lead story: not long after it amended The Child and Family Services Act of Manitoba, the NDP government unveils its plan to transform the provincial child welfare system, one it claims will keep kids with families and communities, and ensure parental support.

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  4. APTN News Brief: October 11, 2024

    Friday, October 11th 2024

    Our lead story: Leaders discuss the First Nations Clean Water Act at a House of Commons committee.

  5. APTN News Brief: October 10, 2024

    Thursday, October 10th 2024

    Our lead story: In Ottawa, leaders from the Prince Albert Grand Council press the feds for funding to address healthcare, housing and public safety deficits. 

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