Articles by Alberta Native News
Lead Counsel named for The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
VANCOUVER, Jan. 18, 2017 /CNW/ – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is pleased to announce that Susan Vella will be…
Edmonton’s Scona High School hosts Métis Week and other cultural celebrations
By John Copley (ANNews) – Strathcona High, an Edmonton Public Schools District high school, known as Scona, is located at 10450 72 Avenue. Originally constructed…
Alberta Child Welfare class action lawsuit deadline is January 15, 2017
by John Copley (ANNews) – On February 19, 2008, a class action lawsuit was issued by Alberta’s Court of Queen’s Bench. Referred to as T.L.,…
AFN, UBCIC pay tribute to Arthur Manuel and his legacy
(Ottawa, Ontario)― Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde offered condolences and prayers to the friends and family of Arthur Manuel, a past…
Unique training program will help Wood Buffalo rebuild
(ANNews) – More apprentices will be trained to support rebuilding the Wood Buffalo region, thanks to a partnership among four Alberta post-secondary institutions and support…
Amiskwaciy Academy hosts a wonderful winter feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – On December 9, Amiskwaciy Academy hosted its annual Christmas Winter Feast, an event that saw more than 500 guests enjoy…
Indigenous Leaders and Jane Fonda Blast Trudeau for Tar Sands Expansion Approvals
(Edmonton, Jan. 11, 2017) – Canada’s recent approvals of the Line 3 and Kinder Morgan tar sands pipelines, Canada’s continued support for the Keystone XL…
Statement by Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould on the accomplishments of 2016
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Dec. 23, 2016) – Department of Justice Canada The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the…
Experiential Training Partnership and Trades Contest launched in Peace River AB
December 8, 2016 (Peace River) – Northern Lakes College (NLC) and Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) recently announced their new partnership that provides experiential…