2018 Orange Shirt Day Logo Contest Winner Announced
(July 31, 2018) – The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities is pleased to announce the winner of the annual Orange Shirt Campaign…
July 2018
Métis Nation of Alberta and Parks Canada launch Indigenous Peoples Open Doors Program
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, AB. (July 31, 2018) Earlier today, President Audrey Poitras and Parks Canada officials signed an agreement offering the Indigenous…
New federal funding strengthens the economic security and prosperity of Indigenous women
SASKATOON, July 30, 2018 /CNW/ – The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, has announced more than $4.3 million in funding for projects…
Indigenous blessing ceremony precedes ground breaking at Trans Mountain construction site
(July 27, 2018) – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley joined Enoch Cree Nation, the federal government and Trans Mountain officials for a special blessing ceremony near…
Metis Nation of Alberta Annual General Assembly: August 9-12
(Lac La Biche, Alberta) – The Métis Nation of Alberta will be holding their 90th Annual General Assembly from August 9-12, 2018. The event will…
Local boy wins National Indigenous Writing Award
by John Copley (ANNews) – ‘The snow was melting, and the birds were singing, and the clouds were moving. Kay-Lynn and Jacob decided to leave…
Canada and Metis Nation of Alberta sign Consultation Agreement
Edmonton, AB. (July 24, 2018) The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Consultation Agreement between MNA leaders and…
Perry Bellegarde reelected National Chief of Assembly of First Nations
VANCOUVER, July 25, 2018 /CNW/ – First Nation leaders from across the country today elected Perry Bellegarde as Assembly of First Nations National Chief at the…
Stellar Indigenous performances showcased at the 2018 Interstellar Rodeo
(ANNews) – A little scattered rain couldn’t dampen the excitement at the 2018 Interstellar Rodeo at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton. Alright, maybe it was more…
Oskayak Police Academy celebrates fifth anniversary in Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – 2018 marks the fifth summer in a row that the Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS) Oskayak Police Academy’s summer training program…