NWAC dismayed at the ongoing issues and turnover with the National Inquiry
(ANNews) – The Native Women’s Association of Canada says it was “shocked and outraged” to learn that after just three months on the job, Debbie…
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Investment in First Nations Policing Welcome Move for First Nation Families and Safety
OTTAWA, Jan. 11, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says yesterday’s announcement on federal support for the First Nations…
Two Status of Women grants aimed at helping youth spot abuse and supporting survivors
(January 9, 2018) – Two Status of Women grants are helping educate central Alberta youth about abuse and are supporting survivors of family violence as…
Alberta Gov’t schedules engagement sessions with Sixties Scoop Survivors and their families
(January 5, 2018) – The Government of Alberta wants to hear from survivors of the Sixties Scoop and their families to help inform a meaningful…
AFN Bulletin: Report on the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly December 2017
(December 2017) – Almost 1,500 Chiefs, Elders, youth and other delegates attended the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) in Ottawa, Ontario held December 5 –…
Creating Hope Society concludes its ‘Five Days of Reconciliation’ initiative
by John Copley (ANNews) – On December 9, Edmonton-based, Creating Hope Society of Alberta (CHS), concluded the organization’s Five Days of Reconciliation initiative by hosting…
60s scoop victims have a new voice in Alberta
By John Copley (ANNews) – Adam North Peigan is president of the 60s Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta. Born in 1964, he was just an…
Harvey Succarro receives Amiskawciy Academy Honour Blanket
by John Copley (ANNews) – “Amiskwaciy Academy appreciates the work being done on behalf of the school by its many volunteers and community partners,” explains Elder…
Amiskwaciy Academy winter feast attracted over 400 guests
by John Copley (ANNews) – Academy’s 2017 Winter Feast took a different twist this year when instead of Principal Fred Hines, two of the school’s…
School mosaic project assists reconciliation process
By John Copley (ANNews) – Edmonton’s St. Rose Junior High School recently completed an important undertaking to enhance student understanding about Indigenous culture and to…