Stephen Harper, who took over that year as prime minister, didn't continue with the accord. Martin said he hoped splitting Indigenous and Northern Affairs would have grown out of the accord — if it had lived on. Carolyn Bennett, left, minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs looks on as Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott speaks to media. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced major changes to Indigenous governance Monday. Since leaving politics, Martin has continued his work with Aboriginal communities with the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative (MAEI) and the Capital for Aboriginal Prosperity and Entrepreneurship (CAPE) fund.

Source: CBC News September 02, 2017 08:59 UTC