Tag: Chief Perry Bellegarde
Assembly of First Nations Calls for Sustained Investments for Water Certainty
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says urgent action is required to end long-term boil water advisories and achieve water certainty...
Call to Establish a Mercury Care Home for Grassy Narrows First...
A call for immediate action to establish a mercury care home for Grassy Narrows First Nation has received support from Assembly of First Nations...
Water Contaminants Jeopardize First Nations Food Security
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN), the University of Ottawa, and Université de Montréal released the draft results of the 10-year First Nations Food,...
AFN Welcomes Decision to Involve First Nations in Columbia River Treaty...
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde has welcomed a decision by the federal government to officially involve First Nations in the...
What Does Reconciliation Mean for Safe Water Governance?
Reconciliation means “...that if you are a child living on reserve, you should be able to turn on the tap and have clean water...
AFN Chiefs Express Concern Over Effluent Release in Northumberland Strait
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde has expressed concern and support for the Pictou Landing First Nation and other First Nations...
