Manitobans, Indigenous leaders watching closely as King Charles set to deliver throne speech [Video]

The head of the Assembly of First Nations says King Charles III’s first visit to Canada as king can work as a step in improving the relationship between Indigenous people and The Crown.

“Colonialism has always infringed on First Peoples and I think we have to reset that relationship and find a new way and find a way to respect each other more,” said Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, who is from Pinaymootang First Nation in Manitoba’s Interlake, prior to a meeting with the King in Ottawa on Monday evening.

“But also have those tough conversations about [things like] actual revenue sharing and finding a different path forward,” she said. 

King Charles III arrived in Ottawa on Monday afternoon, marking his first trip to Canada since his coronation. On Tuesday, he will read the throne speech to outline the Canadian government’s priorities to kick off the …