Supreme Court rules ministers do not have to consult with First Nations when drafting laws
Edmonton, AB – The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on October 11 that the federal government does not have to consult with First Nations when…
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Justice will be sought for Cindy Gladue at the Supreme Court of Canada: October 11
October 9, 2018, Edmonton/Toronto – The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) and the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) will appear before…
Federal Funding leads to creation of Atoske Community Educational Health Lab
(October 9, 2018) – In April of 2018, the Atoske Action Group (AAG) received a contribution of $450,000 from the Government of Canada through Western…
New 24/7 mental health clinic for Edmonton
Construction is underway on a new addiction and mental health site at the Royal Alexandra Hospital to help individuals and families get the supports they…
Sisters in Spirit vigils will be held today in Alberta and across Turtle Island
(October 4, 2018) – “Today, we remember and honour the lives of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and their families across Turtle…
Sisters in Spirit: Statement from Premier Notley
(October 4, 2018) – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the Sisters in Spirit vigils for missing and murdered Indigenous women and…
Lead singer Luc Gauthier and his band Calling All Captains sign a new record deal
by John Copley (ANNews) – There’s been some exciting news coming out of the Equal Vision Records (EVR) studio in Albany, New York this month…
Respecting First Nations rights helps achieve economic stability and investment certainty
OTTAWA, Oct. 1, 2018 /CNW/ – On the announcement of a tentative trade agreement now named the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National…
Co-location announced for Northern Lakes College and Athabasca University
(September 27, 2018) – Northern Lakes College (NLC) and Athabasca University (AU) are excited to announce a collaboration of shared space in Athabasca. Under a…
Royal Alberta Museum offers free admission to Indigenous Peoples
(Edmonton) – When stepping inside the new Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton, visitors will be immersed in stories of Indigenous culture and heritage. In the…