AFN says Federal Budget is a significant step in closing the gap for First Nations
(March 22, 2016): Today’s federal budget is a significant step in closing the gap in the quality of life between First Nations peoples and Canadians…
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Northern Journal: DIAND is badly broken and must be fixed
by Don Jaque (Northern Journal) – The hubbub has died down following the shocking ruling by the Human Rights Tribunal in late January that the…
Tsuut’ina Nation named winner of Canadian Aboriginal Economic Development Award
The Tsuut’ina Nation – Economic Development Lands & South West Ring Road (TNN) is the winner of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) Aboriginal…
AFN Chief Calls for Justice, Dialogue in Federal Resource Revenue Class Action Suit
OTTAWA,/CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde expressed his support for Poundmaker Cree Nation (SK) and Onion Lake Cree Nation (SK),…
AFN chief calls for inclusion, balance and diversity in the energy sector
(VANCOUVER, Feb. 10, 2016) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today opened the AFN First Nations Forum on Energy: Setting Priorities…
Edmonton City Centre Mall: Building strong community connections
by John Copley Edmonton’s City Centre Mall is a vibrant and thriving downtown shopping centre for local residents and guests and visitors from across the…
BC Supreme Court reaffirms the province has a duty to consult and accommodate First Nations
(January 14, 2016) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde welcomes the decision by the B.C. Supreme Court that the province failed…
Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School sets trainees on the right path
by John Copley (ANNews) – Established in 2005, Winfield, B.C.-based Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School Ltd. (IHE) has been offering professional hands-on equipment training to…
Alberta ASETS forum sees collaboration among Treaty Nations
by John Copley (ANNews) – The first and so far only winter storm to hit the Capital Region this season did so on November 24,…
Derantech’s Mike Deranger – a man of vision and action
by John Copley (ANNews) – Mike Deranger is President of Derantech Welding Ltd. and Derantech Industries Inc. He is a 44 year old businessman with…