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The article discusses a rift between the Assembly of First Nations and the Canadian government, focusing on remarks made by representatives of both sides, including Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, at the Crown First Nations Gathering on January 24, 2012. Other topics covered include the Indian Act, treaty rights, the actions of Indian activists at the event, and free trade agreements.

The article mentions the First Nations members' more than three to one support for the New Democratic Party in Alberta polling divisions in the 2015 federal election in Canada.

The article reports on the anti-pipeline Save the Fraser Declaration of the Yinka Dene Alliance against the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipelines project in British Columbia. According to Saik'uz First Nation's Jasmine Thomas, the referendum results against the project shows the solidarity of First Nations across Canada. It highlights the efforts of Indigenous leaders and land defenders to reiterate their position on the project's violation of their traditional laws.

The article focuses on regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations in Ontario Stan Beardy. The author discusses Beardy's previous leadership as grand chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and the goals he is hoping to accomplish as regional chief, including access to education for young people, strengthening economic opportunities, and mobilizing people in a clear direction.

The article examines reactions to funding cuts in the Canadian federal budget in 2012 that will force the National Centre for First Nations Governance to close, including executive director Satsan Herb George's disappointment that Prime Minister Stephen Harper refuses to change the Indian Act.

The article discusses the Tripartite Education Framework Agreement which will provide funding equity for British Columbia schools on reservations. As part of the agreement, the federal government will provide $15 million in additional funding to First Nations schools and students. The signatories hope that the agreement will give First Nations students an opportunity for education equal to their their public school counterparts.

The article discusses the Osoyoos Indian Band's certification by the First Nation Financial Management Board (FNFMB) which will allow the tribe to develop infrastructure and community assets faster than they would with government funding alone. By seeking funds from the First Nation Finance Authority, the Osoyoos can borrow funds at lower, fixed interest rates than they could from private sector banks. The article quotes Harold Calla, chair of the FNFMB, and, in addition to the Osoyoos, the article also references the Songhees and Tzeachten tribes, all of British Columbia.

The article reports on the First Nations-Crown gathering, wherein First Nation leaders from across the country in Canada will have a meeting with Members of Parliament (MPs) to discuss the creation of new fiscal relationship between the government and the Aboriginal people in the country.

The article focuses on the political agenda of Perry Bellegarde who will run as national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) in Canada. His organizational leadership has succeeded because of his great dedication to the community's commitments. It states that his political priority continues the plan of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's 2008 apology to the former students of Indian residential schools.

The article reports on the political plans of Shawn Atleo who will run as national chief during the Assembly of First Nations' elections in Canada. Atleo prioritized the balancing of public health care system and long-term economic sustainability. Moreover, he also focuses on the residential school system development.

The article reports on the political agenda of Bill Wilson, incumbent chief of the Kwawkgewlth-Musgamagw, for the Assembly of First Nations' (AFN) elections in Canada. Wilson will focus on critical issues such as solving poverty problems and development of the regional education system. Information regarding the political background and educational achievement of Wilson is also discussed.

The article reports on the political plans of Terrance Nelson who will run as national chief during the Assembly of First Nations' election in Canada. One of his priorities is the $100-billion foreign investment fund from countries like Korea, Japan, China and the U.S. to support the economic livelihood of American aborigines. He tries to resolve the $5 billion Kelowna Accord automobile company affected by the 2008 recession to develop educational system.

The article reports on the effort of the First Peoples National Party (FPNP) of Canada to run a successful campaign despite of minimum funding. It explores the platforms of FPNP including treaty rights, education, and the right to have clean water on reserves. It mentions the aim of FPNP Leader Barb Wardlaw, together with his party, to fight poverty as well as to make a difference. It notes the certainty of Wardlaw to have a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House after the election.