Two Aboriginal youth win Forest Industry Skills Awards
October 28, 2015 TORONTO – The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) awarded the Skills Award for Aboriginal…
October 2015
Med students gain Aboriginal perspective on health
by Bev Betkowski (University of Alberta) – Colin Siu believes Aboriginal patients have much to teach doctors, which is why the University of Alberta medical…
New report: Modern Treaties boost First Nations income, benefit resource companies
…beyond bettering First Nations economically, there are material benefits for resource companies and neighbouring communities. October 28, 2015 – Modern treaties have boosted incomes in…
Amiskwaciy Academy unveils new programs during fall feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – Amiskwaciy Academy’s 2015 Fall Feast took place at the school on Friday, October 9, and once again the chairs were…
Onion Lake Cree Nation and Sawridge First Nation win in Federal Court
(October 27, 2015, Maskwacis, AB) – “I congratulate Onion Lake Cree Nation and Sawridge First Nation on their recent and significant success in federal court…
Event raises funds, awareness for Iskwew Women’s Healing Lodge
by John Copley (ANNews) – Poundmaker’s Lodge and Treatment Centre hosted its first-ever Iskwew Healing Lodge fundraiser at the Italian Cultural Centre on October 10,…
Feature artist for Oct. 2015: Linus Woods
The beautiful art on the cover of the October issue of Alberta Native News is entitled Coyotchena Spirit Helper by the very talented artist Linus…
Alberta AFN Chief congratulates Prime Minister Designate Justin Trudeau
October 22, 2015, Maskwacis, AB: “I would like to congratulate Prime Minister designate Justin Trudeau for leading the liberal party to victory in Canada’s 2015…
Cold Lake First Nation is pleased with the change in government
October 21 2015, Cold Lake, Alberta, Treaty No. 6… A multitude of Cold Lake First Nation (CLFN) members voted in the federal election on October…
BBMA 2015 gala celebrates the achievements of Métis students
by John Copley (ANNews) – The 2015 Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) gala took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel on September…