AFN Chief Perry Bellgarde criticizes federal budget for failing First Nations
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said that the federal budget announced this month fails to deliver on investments…
April 2015
Internal emails reveal defects in Canada’s consultation on Northern Gateway Pipeline
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – April 23, 2015) – Environment Canada had serious concerns with the Government of Canada’s proposed consultation approach for the Northern Gateway…
Nurses insist on accountable action following First Nation substandard health report
OTTAWA , April 28, 2015 – The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada (A.N.A.C.) are troubled by the auditor general’s findings…
Auditor General says health services on remote First Nations are sub-standard
OTTAWA – A damning report by the Auditor General (AG) has revealed that remote First Nations communities in Ontario and Manitoba are being forced to…
Bow Valley College connects jobs with workers at new Aboriginal Construction Careers Centre
A two-year pilot program co-sponsored by the Alberta government, Bow Valley College, NorQuest College, industry and Aboriginal organizations will pave the way for hundreds of…
Woodland Cree fear the impact of long term exposure to toxic chemicals from oil spills
The Woodland Cree First Nation (WCFN) , a signatory to Treaty 8, is located 90 km northeast of Peace River in northwestern Alberta. The First…
Speaking out: Valcourt’s comments are demeaning to First Nations
It began with comments from Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt. Once again a government minister has spoken out of turn, and according to First Nations…
Boyle Street Education Centre hosts successful 2K15 Youth 4 YEG Forum
On March 26-27, 2015 the Edmonton-based Boyle Street Education Centre (BSEC) Charter School played host to 2K15 Youth 4 YEG Forum, an initiative organized by…
Metis Spring Festival returns to St. Albert Servus Place: May 16-17
Métis Child and Family Services (MCFS) is just one month away from participating in the Seventh Annual Métis Spring Festival, a two-day gala and cash…
Aboriginal Construction Careers Centre finds a home at Norquest College
They might not have realized it at the time, but when the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) took on the mandate (1998) to provide…