Alberta Chiefs calling for implementation of Treaty rather than abolition of Indian Act
(July 14, 2016, Niagara Falls, ON) – Today during the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly, the Chiefs of Alberta voiced their interest in…
(July 14, 2016, Niagara Falls, ON) – Today during the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly, the Chiefs of Alberta voiced their interest in…
(Niagara Falls, ON): First Nations Chiefs, Elders and citizens from across the country gathered on July 12, 2016 to open the Assembly of First Nations’…
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, July 12, 2016 /CNW/ – AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde and RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson today signed an agreement to promote relationship building…
Twelve Aboriginal youth have a unique opportunity to participate in the Aboriginal Explorers Career Camp, a five-week program in which high school students will experience…
TSUUT’INA, AB, July 11, 2016 /CNW/ – At a press conference held today on the Tsuut’ina First Nation, plans were announced for three major commercial developments…
(ANNews) – The colour, dancing and drums of a traditional powwow will be celebrated at K-Days for the first time this summer. The annual summer…
by Laura Moser (ANNews) – The Calgary Stampede kicked off Friday July 8 with a spectacular parade that included over 4000 participants led by a…
(July 6, 2016, Maskwacis, AB) – The Government of Canada has committed to helping Alberta First Nations communities overcome the difficulties they are facing with…
(ANNews) – About 1500 people made their way to Edmonton’s Borden Park on June 21 to celebrate National Aboriginal Day and to recognize the nation-wide…
OTTAWA, July 1, 2016 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today congratulated the Gitxaala Nation, Gita’at First Nation, Haida Nation,…