Perry Bellegarde elected AFN Chief on first ballot: Canada is Indian land
WINNIPEG — The new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is warning it will no longer be business as usual when it comes…
Resource Development
100 BC First Nations reiterate vow to Stop the Northern Gateway Pipeline
VANDERHOOF, BRITISH COLUMBIA/YINKA DENE TERRITORIES–(Marketwired – Dec. 8, 2014) – On the fourth anniversary of the Save the Fraser Declaration, an Indigenous law supported by more…
BC Hydro blazes a trail of positive workforce initiatives
Canada’s Aboriginal peoples want to share in an equitable future with the rest of the country and for several decades have been utilizing every resource…
Tsuu T’ina Nation to host Indian Resource Council AGM and trades show: Nov. 26-27
The Indian Resource Council (IRC) will host its Annual General Meeting and Trades Show at the Grey Eagle Casino and Resort on the Tsuu T’ina…
Opportunity abounds for Aboriginal communities near oil sands projects
When Pimee Well Servicing approached Cenovus Energy with a proposal for a new oil well service rig in early 2013, both parties could see potential…
Wood Buffalo Environmental Assoc. translates info-video into Cree and Dene languages
Fort McMurray, Alberta – In its continued effort to better inform and engage with Aboriginal community members, the Wood Buffalo Environmental Association (WBEA) has translated…
Four Treaty 8 First Nations Take Site C Decision to Court
FORT ST. JOHN, TREATY 8 TERRITORY–(Marketwired – Nov. 6, 2014) – On November 5, 2014, Doig River First Nation, Prophet River First Nation, West Moberly…
Forest industry offers skills award for Aboriginal youth: Deadline Oct. 31
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is opening up nominations until October 31st for its annual Skills Award for Aboriginal Youth, as part of…
Alberta AFN Chief discusses provincial issues and other matters related to Aboriginal justice
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief of Alberta, Chief Cameron Alexis discussed his views on provincial First Nations leadership endeavors and issues in a…
Alberta First Nations take a lead role in the historic NYC climate march
On September 21, upwards of 400,000 people gathered in New York City to take part in what is being coined the largest climate march in…