Métis Nation of Alberta announces province-wide COVID-19 relief action plan
EDMONTON, April 6, 2020 /CNW/ – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has released its Interim COVID-19 Support Plan that is accessible to all Métis Nation…
Health
Under the Northern Sky: Time to wear a mask
by Xavier Kataquapit (April 2020) – Asking people to wear a mask in public during a pandemic sounds like a straight forward piece of logic….
FNHMA to Host Online Indigenous Town Hall on Covid-19
Mon. March 23, 2020 – Toronto – First Nations Health Managers Association and Indigenous Services Canada, will stream a virtual Town Hall Wednesday, March 25 at 1:00pm Eastern…
AHS releases new online tool to help determine need for COVID testing
CALGARY — Alberta Health Services (AHS) has developed a simple online assessment tool to help people decide whether they need to be tested for COVID-19….
AFN’s Federal Class Action Lawsuit Will Fight for Justice for Victims of First Nations Child Welfare System
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has filed a federal class action lawsuit to seek damages and justice for the thousands of…
Tuberculosis among Indigenous children and youth: Providing culturally safe care
OTTAWA – Understanding the social factors that contribute to high rates of tuberculosis in some Indigenous communities is just as important as knowing about medical management….
Under the Northern Sky: A great year to get sober
by Xavier Kataquapit (January 2020) – Maybe 2020 would be a good year to get sober. If you think you have a drug or alcohol…
FNLC frustrated with Canada’s attempts to avoid paying compensation as ordered by the CHRT
Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) — The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is expressing profound frustration with Canada’s continued attempts to distract…
AFN slams Feds for seeking judicial review of Human Rights decision
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde is extremely disappointed to hear of last week’s request for judicial review by the…
Alberta and Blackfoot Confederacy renew agreement
(September 23, 2019) – The Alberta government and Blackfoot Confederacy have renewed an important relationship agreement that will have both parties working closely. “Our government…