NDP leader Tom Mulcair welcomes Cam Alexis to the NDP Team
SLAVE LAKE — Former Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief of Alberta, Cameron Alexis, will be the NDP candidate in the riding of Peace River—Westlock….
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Aboriginal Pavilion delights the crowds at Edmonton Heritage Days
Over the August long weekend, more than 360,000 people flocked to Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park to sample the sights, sounds and tastes of 85 different cultures…
Federal debate shows that FNMI issues need more dialogue and attention
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said that the August 6 debate among the leaders of the federal political…
Cameron Alexis is the NDP federal candidate for Peace River-Westlock
Cameron Alexis was recently confirmed as the NDP candidate for Peace River-Westlock. Alexis is a retired RCMP officer and former Chief of Alexis Nakota Sioux…
AFN: Federal election must be about closing the gap between First Nations and Canada
(Ottawa, ON) – The federal election has now been officially announced for October 19th and Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said…
Kwakiutl Chief calls on British Columbia to begin Treaty Implementation Talks
TSAXIS, KWAKIUTL TERRITORY (PORT HARDY, BC), July 31, 2015 /CNW/ – On July 29 2015, the BC Court of Appeal overturned a BC Supreme Court…
Treaty 8 Grand Chief supports action against clearcutting
Edmonton, Alberta – July 31, 2015 – In a move to highlight the dangers of clearcutting forests, Driftpile Cree Nation is holding a Cultural Camp…
National Aboriginal Day shares Aboriginal culture with the millions of Canadians
We are right in the middle of Powwow season and organizers as well as performers are enjoying a spectacular summer. The season was launched last…
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief Sworn In
The swearing in ceremony for the Grand Chief and the Deputy Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta was held earlier this month…
TRC Walkers encourage action on the Journey to Reconciliation
A remarkable husband and wife team are going the extra mile to ensure that Canadians have the opportunity to learn and grow and participate in…