Alberta CFL players team up to fight abuse and violence against women
ALBERTA – The ‘Battle of Alberta’ took a breather last month as the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Eskimos put aside their rivalry and teamed up against domestic violence…
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Amiskwaciy Academy participates in Edmonton Police Service ceremony
Earlier this year Amiskwaciy Academy presented Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Superintendent Tony Harder, with an Honour Blanket in recognition of the fine work and ongoing participation…
Maskwacîs Cultural College celebrates 40th Anniversary: Nov. 7
On Friday, November 7, 2014, the Maskwacîs Cultural College (based in Maskwacîs AB) will mark its 40th anniversary with a special “Raising The Teepee: Celebrating 40…
Alberta First Nation challenges Federal approval of tar sands project in court
October 15, 2014, Vancouver, BC – The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) are in Federal Court today in Vancouver to defend a challenge of last…
New Jersey Devils sign Jordin Tootoo to a new contract
On October 7, 2014, The New Jersey Devils announced that they have signed forward Jordin Tootoo to a new contract. The announcement was made by…
Alberta AFN Chief discusses provincial issues and other matters related to Aboriginal justice
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief of Alberta, Chief Cameron Alexis discussed his views on provincial First Nations leadership endeavors and issues in a…
RCMP use social media to help solve cases of missing Aboriginal women
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), in collaboration with various police partners, launched a social media campaign as part of its efforts to help solve…
Sisters in Spirit march for justice in Edmonton
About 300 people gathered at Boyle Street Community Plaza in Edmonton on October 4 for the Sisters in Spirit vigil. The event featured several speakers…
Habitat for Humanity announces milestone First Nation housing project
On October 6, the UN-designated World Habitat Day, Habitat for Humanity Canada is making significant strides in serving Aboriginal families as Habitat for Humanity Lloydminster signs a…
Alberta First Nations take a lead role in the historic NYC climate march
On September 21, upwards of 400,000 people gathered in New York City to take part in what is being coined the largest climate march in…