"I think that the longer that the flags remain at half-mast really honours these children, honours these little ones, honours our little ones, honours our families, honours our communities." "The theme, the healing path forward, speaks for the need for a strategic direction toward evolutionary and positive change. Climate change and economic growthOn climate change, the AFN wants First Nations included in policy discussions that affect land and water issues, support for the creation of Indigenous conservation areas and backing to create and implement Indigenous environmental regulations. 7:34 Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald joins Power & Politics to discuss her organization's election priorities, as well as why she's choosing not to endorse anyone in this election. 7:34To further economic growth for Indigenous people, the AFN says it wants a post-pandemic recovery plan that will help First Nations become financially self-sufficient.

Source: CBC News August 31, 2021 18:53 UTC