Inspirational remarks from Amiskwaciy Academy valedictorian Julia Gladue
Grade 12 student Julia Gladue was the class valedictorian at the 2014 Amiskwaciy Academy Graduation Ceremony held recently in Edmonton. Her remarks to her classmates…
Articles by Alberta Native News
Canada needs to take concrete action to address violence against Indigenous women
The shocking rate of violence faced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis women and girls in Canada is nothing less than a national human rights…
Alberta Treaty 8 chiefs call on Minister Valcourt to meet on education
With the fate of Bill C-33, First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, being in question, the Chiefs of Treaty No. 8 [Alberta] are…
CCAB welcomes Fort McKay First Nation as a Patron Member
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is welcoming Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) to their distinguished group of Patron Members. CCAB president and CEO…
It’s time for Canada to honour the spirit of the 6 year old apology to IRS survivors
June 11 2014 marks six years since Parliament offered an apology to former students of Indian residential schools and their families, and the Assembly of…
Lubicon Lake Youth Council wages court battle to save park
Members of the Lubicon Lake Nation have found themselves back in court to defend their lands, only this time it is their children at the forefront….
Ben Harper, Michael Franti and of course Blue Rodeo headline at the Edmonton Folk Fest
Local Aboriginal Folkies have been cheering with delight since the announcement that Ben Harper will be closing out the mainstage on August 7, the first…
UFCW urges Canada to engage in meaningful dialogue with Aboriginal leaders
Paul Meinema, National President, UFCW Canada strongly urges Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to use his position of leadership to develop a relationship with the…
June is National Aboriginal Awareness Month in Canada
First Nations, Metis, Inuit, urban Aboriginal and all Canadians are encouraged to take part in cultural events and other celebrations in honour of National Aboriginal…
Treaty 7 Chiefs say: Don’t Kill the Bill – Continue work on Education Reform
May 29, 2014 – Treaty 7 Chiefs continue calls for dialogue on revising Bill C-33, the First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, despite heated…