Treaty No. 6 Territory Response to the 2017 Alberta Provincial Budget
(March 16, 2017) – Upon initial review, the 2017 Provincial Budget presented in the Legislature has many implications and impacts on all people residing in…
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Young singer Christina Hollingworth: her accomplishments surpass her age
by John Copley (ANNews) – Christina Hollingworth is a bright, energetic and articulate 10-year-old athlete, singer and Grade 5 student who is a member of…
Métis Spring Festival includes expanded role for youth: St. Albert May 20-21
by John Copley (ANNews) – Métis Child and Family Services (MCFS) is just two months away from hosting the organization’s Ninth Annual Métis Spring Festival,…
Huu-ay-aht First Nation makes history with approval of Sarita LNG project
VANCOUVER, March 27, 2017 /CNW/ – Huu-ay-aht First Nations citizens made history, becoming the first British Columbia Nation to approve a co-management development arrangement for a…
Feature artist for March 17: Kalum Teke Dan
by John Copley (ANNews) – Kalum Teke Dan is a talented artist whose powerful image “Sunset Song” appears on the cover of this month’s Alberta…
Alberta and Blackfoot Confederacy sign historic agreement
(March 24, 2017) – The Alberta government and Blackfoot Confederacy have signed a new relationship agreement that will have both parties working closely on shared priorities….
MNA President Poitras Applauds Precedent-Setting Federal Budget for Métis Nation
(March 23, 2017) – Today, Métis Nation of Alberta (“MNA”) President Audrey Poitras commended Prime Minister Trudeau and his government for the Métis Nation specific…
Edmonton strengthens its relationship with the Enoch Cree Nation
by John Copley (ANNews) – The “Venue” at the River Cree Casino and Resort was a hub of activity on Friday, March 10, 2017 when…
Canada’s National Energy Board invites Indigenous input as it plans to modernize
By John Copley (ANNews) – The Government of Canada recognizes the need to modernize the National Energy Board and has taken steps to do just…
Alberta’s Youth Advocate releases investigative review involving death of an 18-year-old
Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has completed an Investigative Review regarding the death of a young man and has publicly released the…