AFN tells Canada: Reconciliation will not be achieved by force
OTTAWA, Jan. 8, 2019 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement today on the RCMP’s action against the…
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Rallies in support of Wet’suwet’en stand against fracked gas development will be held January 8, 2019
January 7, 2019 – Rallies in 30 cities expressing solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en will take place on Tuesday January 8, 2019 across Canada and internationally….
Syncrude pleads guilty to great blue heron deaths, ordered to pay $2.75 million
Fort McMurray, Alberta (Jan 02, 2019) – Syncrude has been ordered to pay $2.75 million in federal and provincial penalties for the deaths of 31 great…
Moonstone Creation offers authentic Indigenous art and supplies in Calgary
by John Copley (ANNews) – Moonstone Creation is a Native galley and gift shop in Calgary, that is owned and operated by Yvonne Jobin, a…
ACR honours Jessica Vandenberghe – Project Engineer at Urban Systems
EDMONTON, AB – The Alberta Chamber of Resources (ACR) has announced its 2018 Resource Leadership and Indigenous Resource Leadership award recipients, to be presented at…
Innovative collaboration will protect boreal forest
December 13, 2018 – An innovative agreement between Indigenous communities, energy companies and federal and provincial governments is expected to conserve more than 166,000 hectares…
Fort McKay First Nation sues Alberta for Treaty 8 infringement – Chief Jim Boucher speaks out
(December 2018) – Fort McKay First Nation has filed suit against the Government of Alberta for Treaty 8 infringement. Fort McKay’s claim seeks an injunction…
AFN delivers strong message to First Ministers about First Nations Rights in economic decision making
(Montreal, QC): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde told the Prime Minister and Premiers at the First Ministers Meeting on December 10,…
New support for Indigenous tourism in Alberta
New investments in Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry will enable Indigenous stories, authentic cultural offerings and experiences to flourish, while strengthening job creation and economic growth…
Chief Roy Fox speaks out against Bill C-69
by Roy Fox (Maikiinima), Chief of the Kainaiwa (Blood Tribe) Chief Roy Fox is a pioneer in First Nations self-management of their resources, and a…