Canada refuses to endorse UN Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples – again
On May 6, Canada’s House of Commons voted down Bill C-641, an Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the…
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Cold Lake First Nation congratulates Premier Notley and the Alberta NDP on their historic election
May 7, 2015, Territory of Treaty No.6…Cold Lake First Nations congratulates Premier Rachel Notley and the Alberta NDP party on their historic election win of…
Treaty 8 Chiefs congratulate Alberta Premier Rachel Notley on historic win
Edmonton, Alberta – May 6, 2015 – In an historic win last night, the Alberta New Democrats will now form a majority government after Alberta’s…
AFN Chief Perry Bellgarde criticizes federal budget for failing First Nations
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said that the federal budget announced this month fails to deliver on investments…
Internal emails reveal defects in Canada’s consultation on Northern Gateway Pipeline
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – April 23, 2015) – Environment Canada had serious concerns with the Government of Canada’s proposed consultation approach for the Northern Gateway…
Nurses insist on accountable action following First Nation substandard health report
OTTAWA , April 28, 2015 – The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada (A.N.A.C.) are troubled by the auditor general’s findings…
Auditor General says health services on remote First Nations are sub-standard
OTTAWA – A damning report by the Auditor General (AG) has revealed that remote First Nations communities in Ontario and Manitoba are being forced to…
Woodland Cree fear the impact of long term exposure to toxic chemicals from oil spills
The Woodland Cree First Nation (WCFN) , a signatory to Treaty 8, is located 90 km northeast of Peace River in northwestern Alberta. The First…
Speaking out: Valcourt’s comments are demeaning to First Nations
It began with comments from Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt. Once again a government minister has spoken out of turn, and according to First Nations…
Boyle Street Education Centre hosts successful 2K15 Youth 4 YEG Forum
On March 26-27, 2015 the Edmonton-based Boyle Street Education Centre (BSEC) Charter School played host to 2K15 Youth 4 YEG Forum, an initiative organized by…