Successful 2018 Metis Spring Festival sets new attendance records
by John Copley (ANNews) – St. Albert’s Servus Place once again provided the ideal venue for what turned out to be an attendance breaking event…
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Alberta gov’t launches first Indigenous-owned housing program
(June 2018) – The Alberta government is launching the province’s first program to build affordable homes directly designed and owned by Indigenous governments and organizations….
Bow Valley College and The City of Calgary commemorate Canada Day with a Powwow
CALGARY – Bow Valley College’s Iniikokaan Centre and The City of Calgary have teamed up again to host the Canada Day Indigenous Showcase & Powwow at…
New funds available for Indigenous green economy projects
(June 25, 2018) – More Indigenous communities and organizations will benefit from programs that create jobs, cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce energy bills. Due…
Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day 2018!
(ANNews) – June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a time for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures…
Volunteer with Edmonton’s Indigenous Peoples Festival
(Edmonton) – From June 20-22, 2018, Edmonton’s Indigenous Peoples Festival takes over Victoria Park in Edmonton’s River Valley. First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples and…
Fort Edmonton Park Launches New Strategic Direction
(Edmonton) – Fort Edmonton Management Company (FEMCo) is embarking on an exciting new strategic direction for Fort Edmonton Park. “Fort Edmonton Park will become the…
Paul First Nation begins construction of new Kindergarten to Grade 9 School
(ANNews) – On June 6, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, congratulated Chief Arthur Rain, the Council, and the community of Paul First…
Chief Jim Boucher named Canadian Energy Person of the Year
(Ottawa, Ontario) – The Energy Council of Canada has chosen Chief Jim Boucher of Fort McKay, Alberta as Canadian Energy Person of the Year. Having recently…
AFN Chief Hails New Approach to Funding as a Significant Step Towards Stronger First Nations
OTTAWA, May 22, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the move now underway towards ten-year funding grants for…