First Nations and other leaders saddened by the death of Jim Prentice
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – First Nations leaders were shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of former Alberta Premier and Federal Minister of Indian Affairs,…
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Modern day treaty agreements remains the gold standard for reconciliation
(Vancouver BC) – On October 13, 2016, the BC Treaty Commission released its 2016 annual report: “Treaty Negotiations, Reconciliation, and the UN Declaration.” The…
Northern Eagles look to another exciting school year
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – What lies in store for the 2016-17 students, many of whom are Aboriginal, at Belvedere Elementary School, part of the…
Local actor turns racism into a teachable moment
by John Copley (ANNews) – A recent act of racism in Alberta’s capital city has both sparked a call for change, and created an opportunity…
New report: Hundreds of BC foster children are victims of sexualized violence
VICTORIA – An alarming number of girls in the care of the provincial government – including a highly disproportionate number of Aboriginal girls – have…
Bronze monument commemorating Charles Henry Byce unveiled in Chapleau
NAUGHTON, Ontario – A bronze monument commemorating Charles Henry Byce, Canada’s most highly-decorated Indigenous soldier of the Second World War, was unveiled last month at…
University of Alberta welcomes growing numbers of Indigenous students
by John Copley On Tuesday, August 30 the University of Alberta (UA) opened its doors and welcomed new and returning Indigenous students to participate in…
Upcoming conference explores Tsilhqot’in Decision and its implications for Indigenous business relations
By Andrew Bear Robe (ANNews) – An important Conference on the historic Tsilhqot’in Decision and its Implications for Energy, Environment and Indigenous Business Relations, will…
University Blue Quills wins Alberta literacy award
(October, 2016) – A groundbreaking First Nations-controlled university in northeastern Alberta has received special recognition for its innovative literacy program. The Council of Federation Literacy…
AFN stands with families at Sisters in Spirit vigils across the country
OTTAWA, Oct. 4, 2016 /CNW/ – Representatives from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will take part in the 10th annual Sisters in Spirit vigils being held…