Chief Jim Boucher named Canadian Energy Person of the Year
(Ottawa, Ontario) – The Energy Council of Canada has chosen Chief Jim Boucher of Fort McKay, Alberta as Canadian Energy Person of the Year. Having recently…
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Minister Carolyn Bennett launches Indigenous Book Club Month and National Indigenous History Month
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – June 1, 2018 – The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today: “During the month…
Sixties Scoop apology a step toward reconciliation
by Alberta Minister of Children’s Services Danielle Larivee (June 1, 2018) – She wore red lipstick. That’s all it took for workers to take a…
Alberta offers heartfelt apology to Sixties Scoop survivors
(May 28, 2018) – After months of comprehensive consultations, on May 28, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley delivered an apology in the legislature to survivors and…
AFN Welcomes Passing on Third Reading in Parliament of United Nations Declaration Bill
OTTAWA, May 30, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde welcomed the passing on third reading of Private Member’s Bill C-262,…
AGA exhibit features three prominent Indigenous artists
by John Copley (ANN) – Landmark: A New Chapter Acquisition Project (April 28 – Nov. 11) is the latest in an exciting series of Art…
Northland School Division celebrated Esquao Award recipients
by Curtis Walty (May 2018) – Northland School Division No.61 (NSD) congratulates Career Pathways School Principal Angela James and Elizabeth School Teacher Laurie Collins on receiving Esquao…
University of Lethbridge allows students to wear traditional regalia at convocation ceremony
(May 29, 2018) – Some significant and meaningful changes to University of Lethbridge Convocation proceedings will debut this week as the U of L graduates…
Government needs to make better use of data to improve life of First Nations People
OTTAWA, May 29, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today responded to the Auditor General of Canada’s report, calling on…
Alberta Liberals say renaming a Calgary bridge to Reconciliation Bridge is a good step forward
Calgary, AB – May 25th, 2018: Liberal Leader David Khan and Liberal MLA David Swann have released a joint statement on the renaming ceremony for…