Frank Latour: an exemplary volunteer
Every now and then, a non-Native happens along who makes their mark and leaves their own stamp on the Aboriginal community. In the Edmonton region…
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First Nations rights advocate honoured by Nobel Initiative
The leader of a University of Alberta partnership devoted to strengthening the rights of First Nations children has received acclaim from the Nobel Women’s Initiative….
Energy and the oil sands: Aboriginal Perspectives
Fort McKay First Nation with a total population of 750 members, 500 of which live on reserve has the geographic distinction of sitting some 60…
Community, family connections run strong in ATEP grad
As the lights dimmed for the convocation ceremony held November 2013 at the University of Alberta, a community was preparing to graduate. With 48 undergraduates…
Collecting IRS artifacts is an inspirational journey
Rosy Steinhauer has had a busy year. In April she travelled to Montreal to participate in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) hearings; in May…
Collaboration is the key to forging resource partnerships
On Dec. 5, Douglas Eyford, Special Federal Representative on West Coast Energy Infrastructure released his final report, “Forging Partnerships Building Relationships: Aboriginal Canadians and Energy…
Black Gold Drilling: Proudly Aboriginal
Clarence Hawryluk bought his first water truck back in 1979 and his first seismic drilling rig in 1981. During the last three decades he and…
Why First Nations Housing is So Messed Up – Part One
A Three-Part Series by Andrew Leach, MBA In this three-part series, I will clearly show what must be done to address Canada’s on-reserve housing crisis. In this…
Alberta Treaty Nations rally at the Legislature
The First Nations of Treaty #6, #7 and #8 held a peaceful rally on November 28, 2013 to protest the lack of meaningful consultation by…
Featured Artist for November, 2013: Simon Tookoome
The art featured on the cover of the November 2013 edition of Alberta Native News is a detail from “Shaman Wolf Transformation” by the renowned…