Liberal government commits to important new investments in First Nation education
(Ottawa, ON) – On August 13, Justin Trudeau, the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada unveiled the Liberal government’s plan for First Nation education…
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Aboriginal Pavilion features spectacular dancing at Edmonton Heritage Days
The 40th annual Heritage Days celebrations at Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park were a resounding success with 62 pavilions representing over 80 various cultural groups from around…
Edmonton wraps up a stellar 2015 Folk Music Festival
August 6-9 was the perfect time for an amazing Edmonton Folk Music Festival that was filled with wonderful music, an exceptional setting on the hill…
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….
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…