Conference examines practices in Indigenous engagement and consultation
by John Copley (ANNews) – On February 20-21, 2018 the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Edmonton provided the venue for the 11th Annual Western Indigenous…
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Louis Bull Tribe goes green
(March 27, 2018) – The Government of Alberta has partnered with Louis Bull Tribe to install solar panel systems on two community buildings. The project…
Women Building Futures: Trades are a positive career option for women
by John Copley (ANNews) – In October 2017 Edmonton-based Women Building Futures (WBF) launched a new initiative and for the first time in its 20-year…
First Nation Finance and Taxation workshop will be held in Edmonton: March 6 & 7
(ANNews) – An important and informative workshop will be held in Edmonton on March 6 and 7, 2018 focusing on First Nation finance and taxation….
Yellowhead Tribal Council chiefs claim Trudeau’s framework will violate Treaty rights
(Edmonton, Treaty No. 6 Territory) – The Chiefs of Yellowhead Tribal Council (YTC) reject Prime Minister Trudeau’s recent announcement of its intention to develop a ‘Recognition…
Important engagement and consultation conference takes place Feb. 20-21 in Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Canadian Institute’s 11th Annual Western Indigenous Consultation & Engagement (WICE) conference gets underway next week at The Sutton Place…
Indigenous partnerships will power new rounds of Alberta renewable energy program
(February, 20018) – Albertans will see new jobs, more private-sector investment and increased green power generation as the next phase of the Renewable Electricity Program…
Public Art and Artists Announced for the Edmonton Valley Line LRT
Edmonton – The Edmonton Arts Council and City of Edmonton announced the 14 public artworks for the Valley Line Southeast LRT on January 22, 2018…
AFN Bulletin: Report on the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly December 2017
(December 2017) – Almost 1,500 Chiefs, Elders, youth and other delegates attended the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) in Ottawa, Ontario held December 5 –…
Climate Change Symposium: Solutions will require human intervention
By John Copley (ANNews) – Last month, Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta joined with Treaty 6 and 7 First Nations to hold a symposium…