Alessia Passafiume
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Indigenous affairs reporter at The Canadian Press in Ottawa / chronic crafter 🧶🪡🦌
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Indigenous affairs reporter at The Canadian Press in Ottawa / chronic crafter 🧶🪡🦌
reach me at [email protected]
“My ancestors — all the ancestors of every First Nations person here in what is now called B.C. — have stories about our people having to stand on the front lines, rain or shine,” said Katisha Paul.
“It’s our responsibility to continue on this journey.”
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“It’s our responsibility to continue on this journey.”
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Generations of Indigenous leaders brace for a new battle over another pipeline
OTTAWA - For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal governments over plans to send another pipeline to the B.C. coast brings back vivid memories
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December 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
“My ancestors — all the ancestors of every First Nations person here in what is now called B.C. — have stories about our people having to stand on the front lines, rain or shine,” said Katisha Paul.
“It’s our responsibility to continue on this journey.”
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“It’s our responsibility to continue on this journey.”
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McGill U professor Veldon Coburn said "the machinery of government moves at a glacial pace,” and wonders how community leaders will react when challenges arise.
"We could say some harsh things to whoever occupies that position, but now on the receiving end is one of our own.”
"We could say some harsh things to whoever occupies that position, but now on the receiving end is one of our own.”
May 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
McGill U professor Veldon Coburn said "the machinery of government moves at a glacial pace,” and wonders how community leaders will react when challenges arise.
"We could say some harsh things to whoever occupies that position, but now on the receiving end is one of our own.”
"We could say some harsh things to whoever occupies that position, but now on the receiving end is one of our own.”
But the newly-appointed Indigenous services minister also knows what it's like to sit at both sides of the table — as a cabinet minister now and, until recently, as the grand chief of the political body representing 20,000 Cree people in northern Quebec.
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New Indigenous Services minister says she's been handed the 'toughest task'
OTTAWA - As the first Indigenous person ever to lead the federal department responsible for delivering services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Mandy Gull-Masty knows she has a daunting
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May 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
But the newly-appointed Indigenous services minister also knows what it's like to sit at both sides of the table — as a cabinet minister now and, until recently, as the grand chief of the political body representing 20,000 Cree people in northern Quebec.
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The Assembly of First Nations sought a legal review of two resolutions that defeated the deal in October by Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP — a firm where the former national chief of the organization, Perry Bellegarde, works as a special adviser.
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Ontario First Nations mull next steps on child welfare amid various legal opinions
OTTAWA — First Nations leaders are split over next steps after a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform deal with Canada was struck down, prompting differing legal opinions from both sides.
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December 9, 2024 at 10:23 PM
The Assembly of First Nations sought a legal review of two resolutions that defeated the deal in October by Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP — a firm where the former national chief of the organization, Perry Bellegarde, works as a special adviser.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said earlier on Tuesday that Boissonnault has addressed questions about his identity, and that an “extremely important” part of reconciliation is empowering Indigenous communities and people to participate in the economy.
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NDP MP calls on Boissonnault to resign over false claims to Indigenous identity
OTTAWA - A Métis member of Parliament is calling on the employment minister to resign over what he calls harmful false claims to Indigenous ancestry.
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November 19, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said earlier on Tuesday that Boissonnault has addressed questions about his identity, and that an “extremely important” part of reconciliation is empowering Indigenous communities and people to participate in the economy.
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“I think they’re (identifying as Indigenous) to advance their careers and get these special appointments,” said Anishinabek Nation regional chief Scott McLeod.
“It’s a benefit to them; it’s not a benefit to us … We don’t need pretendians speaking on our behalf.”
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“It’s a benefit to them; it’s not a benefit to us … We don’t need pretendians speaking on our behalf.”
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Chair of Liberal Indigenous caucus says identity 'complicated' as members questioned
OTTAWA — The chair of the Liberal party’s Indigenous caucus says Indigenous identity is “complicated” after questions have been raised about the claims of two Liberal MPs who currently sit with the group and one cabinet minister who is no longer a member. “It’s a very complicated issue, and there’s no right answer,” said Jaime […]
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November 14, 2024 at 8:17 PM
“I think they’re (identifying as Indigenous) to advance their careers and get these special appointments,” said Anishinabek Nation regional chief Scott McLeod.
“It’s a benefit to them; it’s not a benefit to us … We don’t need pretendians speaking on our behalf.”
halifax.citynews.ca/2024/11/14/c...
“It’s a benefit to them; it’s not a benefit to us … We don’t need pretendians speaking on our behalf.”
halifax.citynews.ca/2024/11/14/c...