Louis Bull Tribe goes green
(March 27, 2018) – The Government of Alberta has partnered with Louis Bull Tribe to install solar panel systems on two community buildings. The project…
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Indigenous partnerships will power new rounds of Alberta renewable energy program
(February, 20018) – Albertans will see new jobs, more private-sector investment and increased green power generation as the next phase of the Renewable Electricity Program…
Climate Change Symposium: Solutions will require human intervention
By John Copley (ANNews) – Last month, Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta joined with Treaty 6 and 7 First Nations to hold a symposium…
Site-C Dam project a major step backwards in Provincial relations with BC First Nations
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – First Nations Summit leaders are denouncing today’s announcement by Premier John Horgan to approve continuation of BC Hydro’s Site-C Dam project…
Site C Dam Decision “Completely Contrary to Reconciliation” says AFN National Chief
OTTAWA, Dec. 11, 2017 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said today’s decision by B.C. Premier John Horgan to move forward…
AFN signs protocol to hold Chevron accountable for environmental damage in Ecuador
OTTAWA, Dec. 6, 2017 /CNW/ – In a setback to Chevron Corporation’s campaign to evade a $9.5 billion liability owed to rainforest communities, the Assembly of…
University of Lethbridge study to examine state of water security in Alberta Métis communities
(Nov. 20, 2017) – For the vast majority of Canadians, the concept of not having readily available drinking water is literally foreign – something only…
Beaver Lake Cree Nation goes solar
(October 24, 2017) – The Alberta government has partnered with Beaver Lake Cree Nation to install solar panel systems on three buildings to help lower…
Clearing the air: Partners take steps to improve air quality in Fort McKay
by Monica Hermary (AER) – Flying towards Fort McKay over the dense mass of trees, your eye can’t help but follow the curving Athabasca River…
Funding boosts Whitefish Lake First Nation economy
(October 18, 2017) – The Alberta government has partnered with Whitefish Lake First Nation to increase economic opportunities by expanding its heavy equipment operation. A…