Canada recognizes that action is needed to advance treaty negotiations
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Treaty Commission welcomes the recent commitment by the Government of Canada to change federal mandates that have been obstacles to…
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Court rules gov’t violated its duty to consult Taku River Tlinget about Tulsequah Chief Mine
ATLIN, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – July 24, 2014) – The Honourable Justice George Macintosh has ruled that the BC Government breached its duty to consult the Taku…
Put a lid on it: Helmets save lives!
Plain and simple: helmets save lives. “Some of the most serious and life-changing injuries are injuries to the brain. Helmets are made to protect the…
First Nation seeks declaration of Aboriginal Title in challenge to Northern Gateway Pipeline
HARTLEY BAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – July 14, 2014) – The Gitga’at First Nation has launched a court challenge of the federal cabinet’s decision to approve the…
Missing the Point: The real impact of Native mascots and team names on youth
The debate over the racist name and mascot of the professional football team based in the nation’s capital, the “Redskins,” has reached a fever pitch…
Treaty 8 Chiefs of Alberta Re-Elect Grand Chief Richard Kappo
At this year’s Treaty 8 Honouring our Treaty Gathering, on July 11, the time came for the Chiefs of Treaty No. 8 [Alberta] to elect…
Aboriginal culture shared with newcomers in Edmonton
In March of this year, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson declared that 2014/15 would be the year of Aboriginal reconciliation and awareness in Edmonton. That has…
AFN announces National Chief election set for Winnipeg December 2014
HALIFAX, July 17, 2014 /CNW/ – The 35th Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) concluded today in Mi’kmaq territory Halifax, Nova Scotia,…
Walking the block in the name of missing and murdered Aboriginal men: new Edmonton event
It’s been on the lips of many Aboriginal people for some time but now there is some degree of recognition for missing and murdered Aboriginal…
Truth and Reconciliation commissioner ‘owes everything’ to U of A hockey program
(Edmonton) “What do you mean you’re quitting? Nonsense!” said Clare Drake over the phone. Practice starts at 5:30—be there!” It was a low point in Willie Littlechild’s…