Donna Sound

Dec 27, 2024 | ctvnews.ca | Donna Sound

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. “Unifying, I think we’ve come together as First Nations. I see the AFN having unprecedented attendance at our assemblies.” However, she has had to deal with many issues facing First Nations people across the country. It’s sometimes a difficult feat to get the 634 First Nations Chiefs to agree on pressing issues.

Dec 8, 2023 | ctvnews.ca | Donna Sound

A new leader takes the stage. Cindy Woodhouse, who had previously been the Manitoba regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations, now has the top job."We have a lot of work to do. Our people are waiting," Woodhouse said. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Getting here was difficult. No leadership candidate could get the 60 per cent majority required to win.

Nov 23, 2023 | ctvnews.ca | Donna Sound

The first Indigenous Governor General in Canada's history is speaking out about online abuse and hate. It's a topic that's close to Mary Simon: it's something she's going through and has had to make some drastic changes. History was made in 2021 when Mary Simon became the 30th Governor General. Her Excellency soon discovered that a lot of people out there don't like change. "When I was installed as Governor General, I became a target.