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The priorities, outlined in Pathways to Progress: First Nations Priorities for Federal Policy Reform by the Chiefs of Ontario, focuses on economic resilience, community safety, and upholding legal commitments. Leadership stresses that a prosperous future for Canada can only be achieved through close collaboration with First Nations, particularly in sectors such as mining and resource development, education, and healthcare. \u201cCanada is facing immense pressure to its economic security amid rising border tensions with Canada\u2019s closest ally, the United States of America,\u201d said Ogimaa-Kwe Chief Claire Sault. \u201cIn response, Canada must endeavor to&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"pmpro\">\n<div class=\"pmpro_card pmpro_content_message\">\n<div class=\"pmpro_card_content\">This content is for Yearly Subscription, Yearly Subscription &#8211; Corporate, Print Subscription Only, and Canada Print and Online members only.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/wp-login.php?action=register\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pmpro_card_actions pmpro_font-medium\">Already a member? <a href=\"https:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Ftheturtleislandnews.com%2Findex.php%2F2025%2F04%2F16%2Ffirst-nations-leaders-push-for-action-on-priorities-ahead-of-federal-election%2F\">Log in here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joshua Santos Writer Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation have joined a chorus of First Nations leaders calling on political candidates and parties to champion a set of key priorities that will impact Indigenous communities in the future. 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