Last Post Fund searches for unmarked graves of Indigenous veterans
By Glenn Miller (November 2019) – The Last Post Fund’s mission is to ensure no veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial, in addition…
News
Métis Housing: Exciting new Initiatives and new programs
By Dale Ladouceur (ANNews) – Last year Métis Nation of Alberta President Audrey Poitras, on behalf of Métis Nation of Alberta Citizens, signed a 10-year,…
Ernest Cobiness and Jessica Desmoulin on exhibit at Bearclaw: Nov. 16 – 27
(ANNEws) – “The Flowing Lines Between Generations” is a recurring theme in the stunning exhibition of new works by artists Ernest Cobiness and Jessica Desmoulin…
Treaty 8 First Nations say no to Western separation
(Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta) – In the aftermath of the recent federal election, the talk of Alberta separating from Canada rises again and…
Award-winning documentary about Colten Boushie screens at Lethbridge Public Library: November 4
(October 2019) – The National Film Board of Canada is delighted to announce the screening of their co-production, nîpawistamâsowin-We Will Stand Up, at the Lethbridge…
3 new short NFB Indigenous animations released to mark International Animation Day
(October 28, 2019) – The NFB is celebrating International Animation Day (October 28) with a special Animation Week program featuring bold and dazzling new works by animators from across Canada. NFB.ca’s Animation Week showcase offers free…
Chiefs call for Treaty based funding arrangements
MASKWACIS, AB /CNW/ – Treaty Think Tank (TTT) Chiefs (Onion Lake Cree Nation, Ermineskin Cree Nation, Kehewin Cree Nation, Alexander First Nation, O’Chiese First Nation, Tsuut’ina Nation,…
Statement by the Alberta Regional Chief on the results of the 43 Canadian Election
amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) – Canadians voted in the 43rd federal election on October 21, 2019. Assembly of First Nations Alberta Regional Chief Marlene Poitras issued the…
Indigenous Issues must be at the forefront of any minority government
Coast Salish Traditional Territory (Vancouver) – Leaders of the First Nations Summit (FNS) congratulate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the members of the Liberal government…
Indigenous Misrepresentation: Indian Resource Council Chiefs Respond to Edmonton Climate Strike
(October 18, 2019) – Today the Indian Resource Council, an organization representing over 100 oil and gas producing First Nations, met in Edmonton to discuss…