Archive - Jun 21, 2013

Sovereignty Summer being mobilized by First Nation groups to start on National Aboriginal Day

From theGlobeandMail.com

National chief Shawn Atleo joins activists in call to action

GLORIA GALLOWAY - OTTAWA - Jun. 21 2013

Shawn Atleo calls the aboriginal child poverty rate 'shocking.' (Dave Chan)

 

Happy Aboriginal Day - as AANDC minister chastises First Nation leader for being ungrateful

AFN Press Release

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Celebrates Action by First Nations for Positive Change, Encourages all Canadians to Learn More and Support Efforts

OTTAWA, June 21, 2013 /CNW/ - This National Aboriginal Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo draws attention to the contributions and accomplishments of First Nations driving change and encourages governments and all Canadians to support these efforts in the spirit of renewed relationships and reconciliation.