First Nations want in on Arctic Sovereignty talks

AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak

AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Regional Chief Kluane Adamek, and Dene National Chief and Regional Chief George Mackenzie Call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Include First Nations in National Dialogues on Arctic Sovereignty -First Nations leaders are calling on Canada to include them Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy document. The Arctic Foreign Policydocument was updated recently to include additional points on Indigenous sovereignty, meaningful consultation and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA). “As the Prime Minister and Canadian Premiers convene to discuss pivotal issues such as Arctic sovereignty, national security, and cross-border trade, it is crucial to acknowledge that the future of Canada’s relations with the United States and the transitions facing our economy cannot be effectively addressed without the active involvement of…

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