Aaron Paquette’s new book Lightfinder is a great read for all ages
His uncanny talent with a paintbrush and a sheet of canvas has helped rocket this Canadian artist to the top of the food chain during…
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FSIN concerned about the delay in a national plan to address family violence
On September 15, 2014, the federal government announced a National Action Plan to Address Family Violence and Violent Crimes Against Aboriginal Women and Girls. The…
AFN calls for full investigation into the treatment of Tina Fontaine by Winnipeg police
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Alberta Regional Chief Cameron Alexis is calling for a thorough investigation into the actions of City of…
Wear an Orange Shirt in recognition of Indian Residential School students
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Ghislain Picard is encouraging people across the country to mark Orange Shirt Day on Tuesday…
Treaty 6 Recognition Day proclaimed in Edmonton
Chiefs representing the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations assembled at Edmonton City Hall to recognize the historic relationship forged between the Plains and Wood…
Canada uses World Conference to continue indefensible attack on UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous peoples’ organizations and human rights groups are outraged that the federal government used a high level United Nations forum on Indigenous rights as an…
Federal Appeals Court to hear Gitxaala lawsuit to stop Northern Gateway Pipeline
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – Sept. 26, 2014) – The Federal Court of Appeal has granted leave to Gitxaala Nation to apply for Judicial Review to…
CCAB honours Mary Simon with an Award of Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has honoured Mary Simon, former Canadian diplomat and Fellow with the Arctic Institute of North America, with a…
Aboriginal veteran Edmond Gagne presented with France’s Legion of Honour
On Wednesday September 17, Aboriginal veteran Edmond Gagne was presented with France’s highest decoration, The Legion of Honour. Friends, family and fellow veterans gathered at…
Audrey Poitras re-elected as president of the Métis Nation of Alberta
EDMONTON/CNW/ – The citizens of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) went to the polls on September 2, 2014 to cast their votes in the 2014 General Election. At 10:45…