Alberta offers heartfelt apology to Sixties Scoop survivors
(May 28, 2018) – After months of comprehensive consultations, on May 28, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley delivered an apology in the legislature to survivors and…
May 2018
AFN Welcomes Passing on Third Reading in Parliament of United Nations Declaration Bill
OTTAWA, May 30, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde welcomed the passing on third reading of Private Member’s Bill C-262,…
AGA exhibit features three prominent Indigenous artists
by John Copley (ANN) – Landmark: A New Chapter Acquisition Project (April 28 – Nov. 11) is the latest in an exciting series of Art…
Northland School Division celebrated Esquao Award recipients
by Curtis Walty (May 2018) – Northland School Division No.61 (NSD) congratulates Career Pathways School Principal Angela James and Elizabeth School Teacher Laurie Collins on receiving Esquao…
University of Lethbridge allows students to wear traditional regalia at convocation ceremony
(May 29, 2018) – Some significant and meaningful changes to University of Lethbridge Convocation proceedings will debut this week as the U of L graduates…
Government needs to make better use of data to improve life of First Nations People
OTTAWA, May 29, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today responded to the Auditor General of Canada’s report, calling on…
‘Indian Horse’ returns to Edmonton at Metro Cinema at the Garneau: June 1 & 2
(ANNews) – Following a highly successful performance at Film Festivals across the country, Indian Horse based on the award-winning novel by Richard Wagamese and directed…
Alberta Liberals say renaming a Calgary bridge to Reconciliation Bridge is a good step forward
Calgary, AB – May 25th, 2018: Liberal Leader David Khan and Liberal MLA David Swann have released a joint statement on the renaming ceremony for…
Edmonton Public Library puts a spotlight on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) and the University of Alberta are co-hosting a series of initiatives that are addressing the…
Bigstone Cree Nation seeks repatriation of artifacts from Royal Alberta Museum
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Bigstone Cree Nation and the Bigstone Cree Empowerment Society (BCES) have been working hard this year to have culturally…