New funding boosts opportunities for Indigenous women and immigrant entrepreneurs
(August 7, 2018) – The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women is one of 32 projects, approved for new funding from Alberta Status of…
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AFN granted intervenor status regarding BC case on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project
OTTAWA, Aug. 3, 2018 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has been granted intervenor status in the B.C. government’s reference case at the B.C….
Report Shows Increase in BC First Nation Language Learners, Urges Action
BRENTWOOD BAY, B.C. – A comprehensive survey of First Nations languages in B.C. reveals that all of the languages are facing severe threats to their…
Edmonton hosts lively Indigenous Peoples Festival
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – There was something for everyone at this year’s Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Festival held on June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples…
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Edmonton
by Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Across Canada the momentum has been building, as more and more people and communities acknowledge and honour our Indigenous peoples….
2018 Orange Shirt Day Logo Contest Winner Announced
(July 31, 2018) – The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities is pleased to announce the winner of the annual Orange Shirt Campaign…
Métis Nation of Alberta and Parks Canada launch Indigenous Peoples Open Doors Program
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, AB. (July 31, 2018) Earlier today, President Audrey Poitras and Parks Canada officials signed an agreement offering the Indigenous…
New federal funding strengthens the economic security and prosperity of Indigenous women
SASKATOON, July 30, 2018 /CNW/ – The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, has announced more than $4.3 million in funding for projects…
Indigenous blessing ceremony precedes ground breaking at Trans Mountain construction site
(July 27, 2018) – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley joined Enoch Cree Nation, the federal government and Trans Mountain officials for a special blessing ceremony near…
Metis Nation of Alberta Annual General Assembly: August 9-12
(Lac La Biche, Alberta) – The Métis Nation of Alberta will be holding their 90th Annual General Assembly from August 9-12, 2018. The event will…