Forest industry offers skills award for Aboriginal youth: Deadline Oct. 31
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is opening up nominations until October 31st for its annual Skills Award for Aboriginal Youth, as part of…
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Amiskwaciy Academy participates in Edmonton Police Service ceremony
Earlier this year Amiskwaciy Academy presented Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Superintendent Tony Harder, with an Honour Blanket in recognition of the fine work and ongoing participation…
Maskwacîs Cultural College celebrates 40th Anniversary: Nov. 7
On Friday, November 7, 2014, the Maskwacîs Cultural College (based in Maskwacîs AB) will mark its 40th anniversary with a special “Raising The Teepee: Celebrating 40…
Featured Artist for October 2014: Aaron Paquette
The gorgeous art featured on the cover of the October 2014 edition of Alberta Native News, by Aaron Paquette, is entitled Speaking with Two Voices and…
Alberta First Nation challenges Federal approval of tar sands project in court
October 15, 2014, Vancouver, BC – The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) are in Federal Court today in Vancouver to defend a challenge of last…
New Jersey Devils sign Jordin Tootoo to a new contract
On October 7, 2014, The New Jersey Devils announced that they have signed forward Jordin Tootoo to a new contract. The announcement was made by…
Alberta AFN Chief discusses provincial issues and other matters related to Aboriginal justice
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief of Alberta, Chief Cameron Alexis discussed his views on provincial First Nations leadership endeavors and issues in a…
RCMP use social media to help solve cases of missing Aboriginal women
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), in collaboration with various police partners, launched a social media campaign as part of its efforts to help solve…
Sisters in Spirit march for justice in Edmonton
About 300 people gathered at Boyle Street Community Plaza in Edmonton on October 4 for the Sisters in Spirit vigil. The event featured several speakers…
Habitat for Humanity announces milestone First Nation housing project
On October 6, the UN-designated World Habitat Day, Habitat for Humanity Canada is making significant strides in serving Aboriginal families as Habitat for Humanity Lloydminster signs a…