Open Forum on First Nations & the Federal Election: Oct 7 at River Cree at Enoch
OTTAWA, Oct. 2, 2015 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations is convening an Open Forum on First Nations and the 2015 Federal Election on…
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Fraser Institute warns that court rulings are increasing economic uncertainty in the Yukon
VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwired) – The legal certainty established by modern land claim agreements in Yukon – once seen as an advantage in attracting new investment –…
Federal Government on trial: Pipeline court battle commences in BC
VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwired – Oct. 1, 2015) – The federal government is in court today, facing lawsuits launched by eight First Nations, asserting it acted unconstitutionally…
Dad’s Matter Too at Creating Hope Society
by John Copley (ANNews) – On August 26, Edmonton-based Creating Hope Society (CHS) held the organization’s First Annual Golf Tournament with the theme “Dad’s Matter…
Jody Wilson-Raybould: Liberal candidate in Vancouver-Granville
by John Copley Jody Wilson-Raybould is on the campaign trail once again, but this time the former crown prosecutor, treaty commissioner and Assembly of First…
Mrs. Universe: It’s time for Stephen Harper to go!
by John Copley – There’s an old saying that dictates: the bigger you are, the harder you fall, but in the case of Ashley Burnham,…
September 30: Celebrate Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today marked the annual Orange Shirt Day in recognition of the harm caused…
Artists invited to submit portfolios for new YEG Aboriginal Art Park: Deadline Sept. 28
by John Copley – If you are a professional Canadian Aboriginal artist you might want to take advantage of a new and exciting challenge, but…
New mural unveiled in Edmonton Centre
by John Copley – The crowd was gathering, local musicians Dana Wylie and Kirsten Elliot were playing soft and beautiful background music and lunch was…
Bearclaw Gallery celebrates 40th Anniversary in Edmonton: Sept 26 – Oct 8
When Agnes Bugera opened the Bearclaw Gallery in Alberta’s capital back in 1975, it was one of the first art galleries of its kind. Today,…