Green Party platform addresses a number of First Nation priorities
(Sept 10, 2015, Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the Green Party platform released on September 9 by Party…
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AFN Chief will lead by example and vote in the Oct.19 federal election
(Ottawa, ON): On September 9, 2015 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the following statement: “As National Chief of the Assembly…
Summer Highlights: Poundmaker’s Powwow Video of the Grand Entry
One of the absolute highlights of the 2015 Powwow Trail was the Poundmaker’s Powwow which took place August 1-2, 2015. Alberta Native News journalist John…
Liberal Party of Canada welcomes AFN priorities for closing the gap
OTTAWA – The Liberal Party of Canada has welcomed the election priorities detailed by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, Perry Bellegarde. On…
AFN presents federal election priorities for First Nations and Canada to close the gap
(Ottawa, ON): On Sept. 2, 2015, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde presented priorities for the upcoming federal election that will close…
Red Crow College fire determined an arson
Standoff, Alberta – The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) has determined the cause of the fire that consumed the historic Red Crow Community College…
Garry Parenteau Nominated as Liberal Candidate in Lakeland
ST. PAUL, AB – Members of the Lakeland Federal Liberal Association met Wednesday, August 26 and nominated Garry Parenteau as the Liberal Party of Canada…
Swan River First Nation holds a cultural camp to raise awareness
Edmonton, Alberta – August 25, 2015 – Another First Nation within Treaty No. 8 is holding a cultural camp to raise awareness on a “broken…
Aaron Paquette: NDP candidate for Edmonton Manning
Aaron Paquette, one of the country’s most recognized and accomplished artists, is representing NDP for Edmonton Manning, in Canada’s upcoming October 19 federal election. At…
Cameron Alexis is the NDP candidate for Peace River-Westlock in October 19 federal election
Cameron Alexis has worn many hats during his successful career and they’ve all been a perfect fit. Well known and highly respected as a 23…