National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women gets a slow start
by John Copley (ANNews) – Ottawa’s call for a national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women began in earnest in December 2015 but the…
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Millbrook First Nation member selected as designer of Canada 150 circulation coin
MILLBROOK FIRST NATION, NS, Nov. 2, 2016 /CNW/ – After thousands of Canadians took part in a national contest to create circulation coin designs celebrating…
Under The Northern Sky: First Nation Renaissance
by Xavier Kataquapit The late 1980s and early 1990s represents a memorable period of my life. A lot was happening in North America that developed…
Alex Janvier and others reflect fondly on the brilliance of artist Daphne Odjig
by John Copley (ANNews) – When Daphne Odjig passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016, the world became a quieter and more solemn place. She…
Daniel Christmas is now the first Mi’kmaw to be appointed to the Senate of Canada
OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ – Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) congratulates Daniel Christmas of Mi’kmaw First Nation on his appointment to the Senate…
Gov’t of Canada: Making a difference for First Nations children and families
OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW/ – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, along with the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, issued…
Mikisew Cree Nation signs agreement with Suncor’s East Tank Farm Development
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – Oct. 17, 2016) – Suncor and Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) today announced the signing of a participation agreement for the purchase…
Father Jim Holland honoured with a headdress ceremony
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – October 2, 2016 will likely be a day that Father Jim Holland, parish priest at Edmonton-based Sacred Heart Church of…
Amiskwaciy Fall Feast honours community and individual achievers
by John Copley (ANNews) – The new school year is underway and throughout the Capital region, area schools are planning their schedules, setting their goals…
BBMA celebrates 15th Anniversary of honouring deserving Métis students
by John Copley The 2016 Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) gala set a new attendance record this year when more than 650 guests made their…