Truth and Reconciliation Commission issues an immediate Call to Action
(OTTAWA, June 2, 2015) The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its findings and calls to action today, following a six year mandate…
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Ottawa must heed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action
(June 2, 2015, Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde responded to the release of the findings of the Truth and…
Metis Nation: Excluded from TRC event – Again!
OTTAWA, June 1, 2015 /CNW/ – The Métis Nation, represented by the Métis National Council (MNC), is gravely disappointed that after six years of interventions…
Sheila Pratt: Mel Hurtig’s new book designed to oust prime minister Stephen Harper
EDMONTON JOURNAL – As always, Mel Hurtig is blunt when explaining the reasons for writing his latest book, an unbridled attack on Prime Minister Stephen…
Elder’s Grand Counsel discusses plans for Kihciy Askiy project in Edmonton
For many years there has been a small core group of Aboriginals in Edmonton who have attempted to establish some form of sacred territory in…
Craig Makinaw is elected Assembly of First Nations Alberta Regional Chief
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde congratulates Craig Makinaw on his May 25 election as Alberta Regional Chief and…
Artist Alex Janvier bringing talents to UAlberta: May 25-29
(Edmonton) When he was commissioned to paint the immense domed ceiling of the Canadian Museum of Civilization in the early ‘90s, Alex Janvier was dubbed…
Ben Calf Robe Powwow: Photo Gallery by Terry Lusty
The 34 Annual Ben Calf Robe Powwow was held in Edmonton on May 9, 2015 and photo-journalist Terry Lusty was on hand to take some…
Ben Calf Robe Society kicks off powwow season
Powwow season was launched in Edmonton this month with a hugely successful, extremely well attended and culturally beautiful event. Saturday, May 9, marked the 34th…
Speaking Out: New budget reveals a shameless federal government
The federal government is failing its citizens in a variety of spheres and has been for some time. The latest budget, the passing of what…