AFN Chief Hails New Approach to Funding as a Significant Step Towards Stronger First Nations
OTTAWA, May 22, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the move now underway towards ten-year funding grants for…
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Historic ceremony celebrates the creation of the Maskwacîs Cree school system
(Maskwacîs ) – On May 18, 2018, the four Maskwacîs Cree First Nations signed an official agreement with the Government of Canada, establishing a new Maskwacîs…
Feature artist for May 2018: Ron Disbrowe
by John Copley (ANNews) – The beautiful painting on the cover of the May 2018 edition of Alberta Native New is part of a wildlife…
New cultural gathering centre will breathe new life into Métis Crossing
May 14, 2018 (Smoky Lake, AB) – The Métis Nation of Alberta, Government of Canada and Government of Alberta celebrated the ground-breaking for the new…
Province encourages Indigenous business growth in northern Alberta
(May 2018) – With funding from the Alberta government, the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation has built a new laundry service to support local industry. With…
May 10 is Bear Witness Day to promote the implementation of Jordan’s Principle
(May 2018) – On May 10 2018 bring a bear to school, work or daycare to show your support of Jordan’s Principle. Jordan’s Principle (www.jordansprinciple.ca)…
Celebrating Indigenous Nurses’ Day: May 9
OTTAWA, May 9, 2018 /CNW/ – The Minister of Indigenous Services, Jane Philpott, issued the following statement today: “Today, we celebrate Indigenous Nurses’ Day. It…
New Video Released: Firearms Licencing from an Indigenous Perspective
(Edmonton) – BearPaw Media Productions, a department of Provincial Indigenous agency, Native Counselling Services of Alberta, is proud to present Laws of the Land: Firearms…
Secwepmec leaders meet with Kinder Morgan to explain Trans Mountain pipeline opposition
(May 9 2018, Houston, Texas) – Indigenous leaders from Canada are in Houston, Texas today to sponsor a resolution at Kinder Morgan International’s Annual General Meeting….
In Her Shoes Gala: Raising awareness of domestic abuse – June 15
(Edmonton) -The 3rd annual In Her Shoes Gala 2018 will be held on June 15, 2018 at the River Cree Resort and Casino Hotel. It will…