UBCIC celebrates court verdict against Trans Mountain Pipeline and Tanker Project
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – 30 August 2018) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is celebrating the Federal Court of Appeal verdict on the…
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Kehewin Cree Nation Celebrates Sod-Turning for a New Water Treatment System
KEHEWIN CREE NATION, TREATY 6 TERRITORY, AB, Aug. 27, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with First Nation…
Loon River First Nation opens new truck stop
(August 23, 2018) – Loon River First Nation has used an Alberta government grant to help construct a full-service truck stop, creating jobs and helping…
New funding boosts opportunities for Indigenous women and immigrant entrepreneurs
(August 7, 2018) – The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women is one of 32 projects, approved for new funding from Alberta Status of…
AFN granted intervenor status regarding BC case on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project
OTTAWA, Aug. 3, 2018 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has been granted intervenor status in the B.C. government’s reference case at the B.C….
New federal funding strengthens the economic security and prosperity of Indigenous women
SASKATOON, July 30, 2018 /CNW/ – The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, has announced more than $4.3 million in funding for projects…
Indigenous blessing ceremony precedes ground breaking at Trans Mountain construction site
(July 27, 2018) – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley joined Enoch Cree Nation, the federal government and Trans Mountain officials for a special blessing ceremony near…
Canada and Metis Nation of Alberta sign Consultation Agreement
Edmonton, AB. (July 24, 2018) The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Consultation Agreement between MNA leaders and…
Alberta supports new Indigenous Tourism Group
(July 20, 2018) – The government of Alberta is funding a new tourism association that will help Indigenous entrepreneurs and their communities start tourism businesses,…
Rachel Notley: We will not leave people stranded by the side of the road
(July 20, 2018) – Premier Rachel Notley provided an update to discussions on Greyhound Canada’s announcement to discontinue bus service in western provinces and northwestern…