Ghislain Picard, Chief of the AFNQL, issued a statement: “On February 9th, we all witnessed a unanimous decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the constitutionality of the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (C-92), a federal law that recognizes the inherent right of Indigenous peoples to self-government, … Read more
The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed the validity of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (C-92), a ruling eagerly awaited by First Nations. At stake in this legal battle, which began in 2021, was a major issue: the Aboriginal right to self-government in matters of First Nations child … Read more
“We would like to congratulate the new Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) and the new Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) regarding their appointment,” said Chief of the AFNQL, Ghislain Picard. “These appointments must not create a delay in the progress … Read more
“On this National Day for Indigenous Peoples, the right to self-determination must be more than ever considered as a minimum for the respect of basic standards allowing our peoples to regain their dignity,” said Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, Ghislain Picard. “More than ever, June 21 is an invitation to all Canadians to learn more about … Read more
Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador issued the following statement: “The report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada brings to the mind of the AFNQL Chiefs, a tragic past, a disappointing present and concerns for the future: non-respect of our titles and rights, non-respect of the commitments and obligations of the … Read more
The Assembly of the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador, and the First Nations Education Council have asked Auditor General Michael Ferguson to look into what they consider to be blatant cases of mismanagement of education programs by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. “While the federal government continues its campaign of propaganda by accusing First Nations … Read more
The chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Ghislain Picard is encouraged by the decision announced by the federal government to maintain, for the next five years, the funding for the First Nations Policing Program. Picard said it is most certainly a step in the right direction, but we still have … Read more
