AFN: First Nations could decide outcome of 36 federal ridings

AFN identifies First Nations ridings that can shape the election By Joshua Santos Writer With a federal election looming the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has identified 36 federal ridings where First Nation voters could determine the outcome of Canada’s 45th federal election on April 28. “The federal election represents an important opportunity for each federal party to say how they intend to build a strong and mutually beneficial relationship between the Crown and First Nations,” said National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. In an interview with Turtle Island News, National Chief Nepinak said “Canada’s economic success and future stability depends on First Nations people being partners in decision making.” The AFN compared population data from the 2021 Census with Election Canada’s voting results from the 2021 federal election. The AFN…

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