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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Urban Systems receives award for best Aboriginal relations
On February 27, the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) hosted its 24th Alberta Business Awards of Distinction gala. The initiative celebrated twelve exceptional companies, organizations…
Lubicon Lake Nation responds to Murphy Oil condensate spill near Seal Lake AB
Mar. 12, 2015 Little Buffalo, AB — Murphy Oil Company Ltd. met with Chief Bernard Ominayak and the Government of the Lubicon Lake Nation this…