AFN, RCMP Sign Protocol to Strengthen Relationship and Cultural Awareness
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, July 12, 2016 /CNW/ – AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde and RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson today signed an agreement to promote relationship building…
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Northern Lakes College to host employment and life skills camp at Slave Lake Campus
Twelve Aboriginal youth have a unique opportunity to participate in the Aboriginal Explorers Career Camp, a five-week program in which high school students will experience…
Tsuut’ina First Nation Announces Historic Commercial Developments near SW Calgary
TSUUT’INA, AB, July 11, 2016 /CNW/ – At a press conference held today on the Tsuut’ina First Nation, plans were announced for three major commercial developments…
K-Days to host Northlands Indigenous Princess Pageant: Entry Deadline is July 13
(ANNews) – The colour, dancing and drums of a traditional powwow will be celebrated at K-Days for the first time this summer. The annual summer…
Calgary Stampede features new Indian Village in the beautiful ENMAX Park
by Laura Moser (ANNews) – The Calgary Stampede kicked off Friday July 8 with a spectacular parade that included over 4000 participants led by a…
Canada’s Health Minister announces funding for First Nations health facilities in Alberta
(July 6, 2016, Maskwacis, AB) – The Government of Canada has committed to helping Alberta First Nations communities overcome the difficulties they are facing with…
University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors elects Lee Ahenakew as chair
SASKATOON – Lee Ahenakew will step in as chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) in July. At…
National Aboriginal Day: Edmonton Borden Park Photo Gallery
(ANNews) – About 1500 people made their way to Edmonton’s Borden Park on June 21 to celebrate National Aboriginal Day and to recognize the nation-wide…
Federal Court of Appeal overturns Northern Gateway Pipeline approval
OTTAWA, July 1, 2016 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today congratulated the Gitxaala Nation, Gita’at First Nation, Haida Nation,…
A Canada Day Message from Assembly of First Nations – National Chief Perry Bellegarde
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement to mark Canada Day on July 1, 2016: “Canada…