Ben Calf Robe Pow Wow delights thousands of spectators, dancers and dignitaries in Edmonton
(ANNews) – Over 7000 people converged at the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre in Edmonton on Saturday May 7 to celebrate the 35th Annual Ben Calf…
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CCAB to donate proceeds from Calgary Gala to the Red Cross Fort McMurray Relief Fund
Toronto, ON — On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) will be celebrating Aboriginal business…
Canada accepts UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Now the hard work begins
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC – Indigenous leaders in British Columbia are commending the federal Liberal government for announcing that Canada will officially remove its permanent…
Alberta applauds Ottawa’s move to accept the UN Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Alberta Minister of Indigenous Relations, Richard Feehan, issued the following statement regarding the Government of Canada’s move from “permanent objector” status to acceptance of…
Canada Becomes a Full Supporter of the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(May 10, 2016) – Canada is now a full supporter, without qualification, of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. On May…
Wabasca-Desmarais student nominated for Indigenous Shining Student Award
(May, 2016) – Northland School Division No.61 (NSD) recently announced that Wabasca-Desmarais student Chantelle Manybears has been nominated for the Indigenous Shining Student Award. This…
Now There’s 10,500 New Ways To Improve Youth Mental Health in Canada
May 4, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – To coincide with Mental Health Week, Kids Help Phone has launched a new and improved version of Resources Around…
Alberta and Treaty 8 leaders sign Protocol Agreement
(ANNews) – On Tuesday April 26, the Alberta government and First Nations leaders met and signed an agreement aimed at building a brighter future for…
Fort McKay First Nation begins legal action to protect culturally sacred Moose Lake area
Fort McKay, AB – Fort McKay First Nation has filed a law suit against the Government of Alberta for a decision that opens the door to…
Indigenous Youth Leadership Conference coming to Bent Arrow Society in YEG: May 11
by John Copley (ANNews) – There’s an exciting inner-city youth conference taking place next month and it may be the one you just don’t want…