Kahnaw:ke, a Kanienkeh:ka community south of Montreal, held its first strongman competition over the weekend as a way to engage more men in a positive and healthy way.

In its 11 recommendations, report urges the Canadian government to compel Catholic entities, as well as some government agencies, to release records to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

Couple Curtis and Delia Terrance, from Akwesasne on the Quebec, Ontario and New York state borders, use their basketry skills to weave creative and unique shapes.

The Assembly of First Nations confirmed Thursday it has secured a commitment from Canada for$47.8 billion in funding over 10 years for long-term reform of First Nationschild and family services.

The chiefs at the annual general assembly in Montreal adopted a resolution calling for Public Safety Canada to introduce federal legislation that recognizes "First Nations inherent, treaty and constitutional rights" over policing.

The Assembly of First Nations has a draft settlement offer from the federal government to finalize long-term reform of First Nations child and family services,National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinakannounced Tuesdayat the AFN's annual general assembly in Montreal.

Delegates from hundreds of First Nations are meeting on Kanienkeh:ka (Mohawk) territory this week to discuss priorities.