Dec 9, 2014
The reassembly of First Nations
Daniel Wilson
Daniel Wilson examines the challenges facing the next National Chief of the AFN and the broader forces at play driving toward a reconstruction of the original Indigenous Nations.
Daniel Wilson
Daniel Wilson served 10 years as a diplomat in Canada’s Foreign Service, working mainly with refugees in Africa and South-east Asia. Joining the Assembly of First Nations, he became Senior Director of Strategic Policy and Planning. Of Mi’kmaq Acadian and Irish heritage, Daniel was a founding Chair of the New Democratic Party Aboriginal Commission and manager of the 2011 Romeo Saganash campaign for leader. He now works as an independent consultant and writes about rights.
May 30, 2014
The state of the First Nations Education Act
Daniel Wilson
In this blog, Daniel Wilson reflects on the state of First Nations education and the Assembly of First Nations.
May 29, 2014
First Nations education: No legislation, no money and no plan
Daniel Wilson
In this blog, Daniel Wilson reflects on the state of First Nations education and the Assembly of First Nations.
May 5, 2014
Harper wins, First Nations lose
Daniel Wilson
Daniel Wilson explains the background to AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo's resignation.
May 2, 2014
Harper wins, First Nations lose
Daniel Wilson
In this blog, Daniel Wilson explains the background to AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo's resignation.
Apr 11, 2014
First Nations education bill is clearly a failure
Daniel Wilson
Daniel Wilson reviews Bill C-33, the recently tabled First Nations education legislation.
Apr 11, 2014
First Nations education bill fails the test
Daniel Wilson
In this blog, Daniel Wilson reviews Bill C-33, the recently tabled First Nations education legislation
Apr 9, 2014
Truth, reconciliation and respecting all our relations
Daniel Wilson
In this blog, Daniel Wilson reflects on the final public hearing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Feb 8, 2014
Admitting mistakes, Stephen Harper style
Daniel Wilson
In this blog, Daniel Wilson looks at the recent announcement of funding for First Nations education and other instances where Prime Minister Stephen Harper reversed himself.
Dec 26, 2013
Lingering questions: Progress on Indigenous rights in 2013
Daniel Wilson
In this blog, Daniel Wilson reviews what progress has been seen on Indigenous rights in 2013.
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