First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak reflects on her first year in leadership, highlighting the progress made in unifying the First Nations community. She also addresses the ongoing challenges faced by First Nations people, including the rejection of a proposed compensation for underfunding of First Nations children in care and the persistent issue of boil water advisories.
The Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak’s first year as leader has been one of unity, she said in an interview with CTV News.
The AFN is an advocacy organization that works to advance Treaty Rights. The National Chief is the main spokesperson at many different tables in Government.Bill C-61 is currently in the House -- if passed, it would make it illegal for any First Nation communities to be under a boil water advisory. Currently, there are some 28 long-term and 31 short-term boil water advisories in First Nation communities across the country.
“We are focused on getting results for little children who don’t have drinking water… People’s lives are on the line… Bill C-61 shouldn’t be kept in limbo because of the political crisis in Ottawa. It needs to advance to the Senate.”Nuclear waste storage is another pressing issue Woodhouse Nepinak is dealing with. Ontario wants to bury this highly toxic waste near, or on, First Nation land and traditional territories, and many Chiefs have not been consulted about this plan.
“I want to continue on with that relationship and all other political parties to make sure First Nations priorities are not left to the sidelines.”The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop.Here Are All The Best Amazon Boxing Day Deals You Can Find On Beauty Products In Canada
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