Piikani Nation and ATCO Sustainable Communities expand their partnership
A strong and mutually beneficial partnership that began in 2007 between the ATCO Group of Companies and southern Alberta’s Piikani Nation was expanded last month…
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Lubicon Lake Nation wins early victory in anti-fracking case against Penn West Petroleum
Little Buffalo, AB/ On June 5, 2015, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta released Justice Simpson’s decision rejecting in part the Application to Strike…
Eagle Spirit Energy Project endorsed by First Nations from Alberta to B.C. North Coast
VANCOUVER, June 2, 2015 /CNW/ – Over the last weekend approximately 200 representatives from over 30 key First Nations and over 50 traditional houses said…
NAIT honours Métis entrepreneur Doug Golosky
Three of Alberta’s prominent community leaders received honourary degrees during NAIT’s 52nd convocation ceremonies earlier this month – Naseem Bashir, president and CEO of Williams…
Internal emails reveal defects in Canada’s consultation on Northern Gateway Pipeline
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – April 23, 2015) – Environment Canada had serious concerns with the Government of Canada’s proposed consultation approach for the Northern Gateway…
Bow Valley College connects jobs with workers at new Aboriginal Construction Careers Centre
A two-year pilot program co-sponsored by the Alberta government, Bow Valley College, NorQuest College, industry and Aboriginal organizations will pave the way for hundreds of…
Woodland Cree fear the impact of long term exposure to toxic chemicals from oil spills
The Woodland Cree First Nation (WCFN) , a signatory to Treaty 8, is located 90 km northeast of Peace River in northwestern Alberta. The First…
Aboriginal Construction Careers Centre finds a home at Norquest College
They might not have realized it at the time, but when the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) took on the mandate (1998) to provide…
No-cost entrepreneurial workshop to take place in Edmonton May 6-7
Do you have a business idea but are unsure of where to start? Are you currently in business but looking to expand? Plan to attend…
Artist Riley Charters will be showcased at Quaaout Aboriginal Art Festival: Apr. 17-19
First Nations artist Riley Charters will be one of the featured artists at the Quaaout Lodge on the Shuswap First Nation from April 17-19. She will…