Alberta government helps Beaver First Nation with business
(ANNews) – The Alberta government has provided $675,000 to help Beaver First Nation purchase a bulldozer and expand its heavy equipment operation. On February 24,…
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MNA applauds Federal funding for Fort Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Experience
(Edmonton, March 3, 2017) – Today, Métis Nation of Alberta President (MNA), Audrey Poitras, and dignitaries from all levels of government joined the Honourable Amarjeet…
Herb Belcourt receives multiple honours for his contributions to culture, community and country
By John Copley It’s been a whirlwind of awards for Metis entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor and activist Herb Belcourt during the last two months. The 85-year-old…
ICNGD Represents Canada as Emerging Leaders at Arctic Frontiers International Conference
After an exciting week of enduring Arctic storms and witnessing beautiful views, participants of the 2017 Arctic Frontiers Emerging Leaders program – successfully emerged! This…
New partnership to prepare Indigenous women for entry into pipeline construction
Calgary, AB – February 9, 2017 – Women Building Futures (WBF) and the Trans Mountain Expansion Project recently entered into a new partnership to recruit,…
Federal Court dismisses First Nations’ appeal challenging Site C dam approval
FORT ST. JOHN, TREATY 8 TERRITORY–(Marketwired – Jan. 26, 2017) – On Monday, January 23, 2017, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal…
Ahousaht First Nation celebrates historic land use vision
(TOFINO) — On January 25, 2017, the Ahousaht First Nation released the first phase of their long-term sustainable economic development plan for their hahoulthlee (territory) in…
Canada and Siksika Nation advance reconciliation with Castle Mountain Settlement
(Jan. 25, 2017) – The Government of Canada and the Siksika Nation have concluded a negotiated claim settlement to resolve a longstanding dispute and move…
Exciting Metis jigging and fiddling celebration and competition will be held Feb. 18 &19
by John Copley (ANNews) – If you are looking for fun and adventure and a great place for some real family entertainment, you can find…
Unique training program will help Wood Buffalo rebuild
(ANNews) – More apprentices will be trained to support rebuilding the Wood Buffalo region, thanks to a partnership among four Alberta post-secondary institutions and support…