Federal Government on trial: Pipeline court battle commences in BC
VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwired – Oct. 1, 2015) – The federal government is in court today, facing lawsuits launched by eight First Nations, asserting it acted unconstitutionally…
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Artists invited to submit portfolios for new YEG Aboriginal Art Park: Deadline Sept. 28
by John Copley – If you are a professional Canadian Aboriginal artist you might want to take advantage of a new and exciting challenge, but…
Swan River First Nation holds a cultural camp to raise awareness
Edmonton, Alberta – August 25, 2015 – Another First Nation within Treaty No. 8 is holding a cultural camp to raise awareness on a “broken…
AFN supports Onion Lake First Nation and Sawridge First Nation Challenge to the First Nations Financial Transparency Act
OTTAWA, Aug. 18, 2015 – AFN Manitoba Regional Chief Kevin T. Hart today joined AFN Alberta Regional Chief Craig Makinaw in giving full support to…
Onion Lake First Nation heading to court against First Nations Financial Transparency Act
Onion Lake First Nation will be in federal court in Saskatoon, SK on August 19 and 20, 2015 for a two-day hearing to have the…
Liberal government commits to important new investments in First Nation education
(Ottawa, ON) – On August 13, Justin Trudeau, the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada unveiled the Liberal government’s plan for First Nation education…
Treaty 8 Grand Chief supports action against clearcutting
Edmonton, Alberta – July 31, 2015 – In a move to highlight the dangers of clearcutting forests, Driftpile Cree Nation is holding a Cultural Camp…
AFN Alberta Chief Craig Makinaw is ready for new challenges
Chief Craig Makinaw is member of the Ermineskin Cree Nation at Maskwacis. A knowledgeable politician with an extensive portfolio, a successful track record and experience…
Mikisew Cree First Nation Applauds UNESCO Decision on Wood Buffalo National Park
(Marketwired – July 1, 2015) – The Mikisew Cree First Nation is pleased that on July 1, 2015, at the 39th session of the World…
Norquest Aboriginal Construction Centre hosts successful open house
The Norquest-based Alberta Aboriginal Construction Career Centre (AACCC) held an open house on May 20 to introduce an innovative initiative designed to connect Aboriginal and other…