Articles by Alberta Native News
Feature artist for March 17: Kalum Teke Dan
by John Copley (ANNews) – Kalum Teke Dan is a talented artist whose powerful image “Sunset Song” appears on the cover of this month’s Alberta…
Alberta and Blackfoot Confederacy sign historic agreement
(March 24, 2017) – The Alberta government and Blackfoot Confederacy have signed a new relationship agreement that will have both parties working closely on shared priorities….
MNA President Poitras Applauds Precedent-Setting Federal Budget for Métis Nation
(March 23, 2017) – Today, Métis Nation of Alberta (“MNA”) President Audrey Poitras commended Prime Minister Trudeau and his government for the Métis Nation specific…
Edmonton strengthens its relationship with the Enoch Cree Nation
by John Copley (ANNews) – The “Venue” at the River Cree Casino and Resort was a hub of activity on Friday, March 10, 2017 when…
Canada’s National Energy Board invites Indigenous input as it plans to modernize
By John Copley (ANNews) – The Government of Canada recognizes the need to modernize the National Energy Board and has taken steps to do just…
Alberta’s Youth Advocate releases investigative review involving death of an 18-year-old
Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has completed an Investigative Review regarding the death of a young man and has publicly released the…
Treaty 8 Chiefs of Alberta are cautiously optimistic after budget release
(March 17, 2017) – Treaty 8 Chiefs are expressing their cautious optimism after the release of the Alberta Budget this week. “After all the discussion…
NLC Signs a Forestry Partnership with Métis Settlements General Council
(Grouard, AB) – Building on its mandate to build strong industry partnerships within its communities, Northern Lakes College is proud to announce it has recently…
Don’t Delay – BBMA Metis Scholarship application deadline is March 31
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards annual celebration will be held at the Ramada Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre (11834 Kingsway…