Event raises funds, awareness for Iskwew Women’s Healing Lodge
by John Copley (ANNews) – Poundmaker’s Lodge and Treatment Centre hosted its first-ever Iskwew Healing Lodge fundraiser at the Italian Cultural Centre on October 10,…
Articles by Alberta Native News
Feature artist for Oct. 2015: Linus Woods
The beautiful art on the cover of the October issue of Alberta Native News is entitled Coyotchena Spirit Helper by the very talented artist Linus…
Alberta AFN Chief congratulates Prime Minister Designate Justin Trudeau
October 22, 2015, Maskwacis, AB: “I would like to congratulate Prime Minister designate Justin Trudeau for leading the liberal party to victory in Canada’s 2015…
Cold Lake First Nation is pleased with the change in government
October 21 2015, Cold Lake, Alberta, Treaty No. 6… A multitude of Cold Lake First Nation (CLFN) members voted in the federal election on October…
BBMA 2015 gala celebrates the achievements of Métis students
by John Copley (ANNews) – The 2015 Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) gala took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel on September…
First Nations Summit leaders congratulate Prime Minister Elect Justin Trudeau
Coast Salish Traditional Territory (Vancouver) – Leaders of the First Nations Summit (FNS) congratulate Prime Minister-Elect Justin Trudeau and the members of…
AFN Chief congratulates new Prime Minister Trudeau, looks forward to action
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde congratulated newly-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and said today that he is looking…
Treaty 6 A.S.E.T.S. career fair promotes employment and partnerships
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Treaty 6 ASETS Workforce held its third annual Employment Partnerships and Job Fair at the Double Tree West Edmonton…
AFN Chief: Conservative Party Platform does not do enough to close the gap
OTTAWA, Oct. 14, 2015 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the Conservative Party of Canada election platform released on…
AFN says NDP Indigenous plan reflects First Nations’ priorities on a Nation to Nation basis
(Enoch Cree Nation, AB) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the New Democratic Party’s Indigenous platform, “Our Commitment to Indigenous…