A delegation of First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders is currently meeting with Canada's premiers ahead of a two-day summit of the Council of the Federation in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.


A number of issues are expected to come up during the meeting including the lack of affordable housing for aboriginal people living off-reserve, education, economic development, and ending violence against aboriginal women.


Absent from the meeting, however, are Alberta Premier Alison Redford, Newfoundland & Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale, and Nunavut Premier Eva Aariak.


Michèle Audette, the president of the Native Women's Association of Canada, told CBC News "it's so obvious we are not a priority."


They could have sent a representative on their behalf, Audette said.


A news conference is scheduled immediately following the meeting at 3 p.m. ET.


You can live stream it at CBCNews.ca.


A spokesperson for Redford told CBC News that the premier could not be at the meeting with aboriginal leaders because she is in Toronto for a "crucial meeting" with insurance companies.


"Alberta is still recovering from the floods and homeowners are seeking answers about what comes next… She had the meeting to urge insurers to continue working directly with their clients and provide clear information to homeowners," a spokesperson for the Alberta premier said.


Redford's spokesperson said the premier was looking forward to "hearing the outcome of the meeting."


Dunderdale's office told CBC News the premier's schedule did not permit her to attend today's meeting.


The Assembly of First Nations said it would be making a presentation to the premiers highlighting a number of priorities where action is needed including economic and resource development.


Shawn Atleo, the national chief for the Assembly of First Nations, will be recommending that a meeting between provincial ministers and aboriginal leaders be struck on the specific issue of resource revenue sharing.


Included in the delegation of aboriginal leaders are the Assembly of First Nations, the Métis National Council, the Native Women’s Association of Canada, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.