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…
2015
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…
No-cost entrepreneurial workshop to take place in Edmonton May 6-7
Do you have a business idea but are unsure of where to start? Are you currently in business but looking to expand? Plan to attend…
Featured artist for April 2015: Jason Carter
The striking art that is featured on the cover of the April issue of Alberta Native News is a detail from a painting entitled “To Dream…
Indigenous Bar Association explains the hazards of Bill C-51
OTTAWA – The Indigenous Bar Association shares this message today to give voice to its deep concerns with Bill C-51 for all Canadians and for…
Alberta Teams win LWC XV TOMAHOCKEY Tournament
The Enoch Recreation Centre in Treaty Six Territory was a hub of excellence from March 27-29 during the LWC XV-15th Anniversary TOMAHOCKEY Tournament. The excitement…
Artist Riley Charters will be showcased at Quaaout Aboriginal Art Festival: Apr. 17-19
First Nations artist Riley Charters will be one of the featured artists at the Quaaout Lodge on the Shuswap First Nation from April 17-19. She will…