Report on violence against Indigenous Women supports need for National Public Inquiry
OTTAWA, Feb. 26, 2015 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the research study released today by the Legal Strategy…
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Poundmaker’s Lodge and CNFC launch addictions outreach program in Edmonton
Poundmaker’s Lodge and Treatment Centre (PLTC) and the Canadian Native Friendship Centre (CNFC) have launched a joint initiative in Edmonton, designed to assist clients in…
Homeward Trust Edmonton funds two Youth Warming and Access Centres
Edmonton, Alberta – February 18, 2015 – Homeward Trust Edmonton is providing funding to Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS) and Boyle Street Community Services…
Elder says: Get mad about missing and murdered Aboriginal people
The enduring pain of the relatives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and men was more than apparent at the 10th annual Memorial March held…
AFN launches Mental Wellness Continuum Framework
On a day dedicated to a national dialogue on Mental Health, January 28 – Bell Let’s Talk Day – the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)…
Fort McKay First Nation rep joins Wood Buffalo Environmental Governance Committee
Fort McMurray, Alberta – The Wood Buffalo Environmental Association (WBEA) is pleased to welcome Fort McKay First Nation representative, Ryan Abel, B.Sc., B.Ed., to its…
Under the Northern Sky: Freedom is fleeting
In my travels through Asia this past winter, I realize how lucky I am to be living in a first world country. Most of the…
Moosemeat & Marmalade premieres with an exciting take on cooking entertainment
In this hilarious 13-part food adventure, First Nations Bush Cook Art Napoleon goes head to head with classically trained European Chef Dan Hayes, showcasing the…
Tom Jackson spreads Christmas cheer to combat poverty and hunger
Earlier this month, the rich baritone vocals of Tom Jackson were back on the road again at Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium as part of the singer-actor’s…
Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a busy time; cooking, cleaning, entertaining, decorating, traveling, rushing about and ultimately, sharing time with loved ones. Unfortunately, holidays are a…