New initiative relocates Wood bison to Woodland Cree First Nation
(February 12, 2020) – Wood bison from Elk Island National Park will help establish a new herd with Woodland Cree First Nation in northern Alberta….
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Indigenous participation in major resource projects conference will be held in Calgary: Feb. 26 & 27
(CALGARY, Alberta) – The Indian Resource Council has announced the agenda for the upcoming Indigenous Participation in Major Projects Conference happening at the Calgary Westin Airport…
RCMP Violently Remove Wet’suwet’en from their Territories while BC and Canada Stand By
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – February 6, 2020) In the middle of the night, the RCMP began aggressively raiding Wet’suwet’en traditional…
EPS introduces online sexual assault reporting
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has expanded its online crime reporting system to allow victims of historic sexual assault to file reports through edmontonpolice.ca/SAReport. The…
Canada Must Ensure First Nations Rights, Title and Jurisdiction Are Respected in TMX Project
(February 4) – Following the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision today on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief…
Cenovus Energy pledges $50 mil to address Indigenous housing crisis in Northern Alberta
Calgary, Alberta (January 30, 2020) – Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) has launched a major initiative aimed at addressing one of the most…
‘Forgotten: The Métis Residential School Experience’ exhibit is featured at NorQuest College
EDMONTON – A travelling exhibit focusing on some lesser-known experiences of the residential school system is coming to Edmonton. Forgotten: The Métis Residential School Experience…
Fort McKay FN hosting Moose Lake Together Summit for responsible development: January 31
(January 2020) – Fort McKay First Nation will host key government and industry stakeholders at the Moose Lake Together Summit on January 31, 2020 in…
Celebrate Flying Canoë Volant in Edmonton: January 30 – February 1, 2020
(Edmonton) – Join one of Edmonton’s great winter festivals! The Centre Communautaire d’Edmonton/La Cité Francophone is proud to announce that Flying Canoë Volant will be…
Updated Alberta Indigenous Consultation Guide aims to reduce red tape
(January 2020) – The Government of Alberta has released a new red tape reduction strategy that aims to improve consultation for industry and Indigenous people….