Speaking out by John Copley: Exercise your right to vote in the October election
National Grand Chief Perry Bellegarde commented recently that it’s time for a changing of the guard in Ottawa. He encouraged Aboriginal and other Canadians to…
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Summer School students learn about dangers of peer pressure
He’s big, he’s bald, he’s scarred, he’s scary and he looks much like a seasoned UFC fighter – but when you sit down and talk…
Alberta Indigenous Games provide a wonderful experience for Aboriginal youth
The 2015 Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) is underway in Edmonton; the official opening took place at Rundle Park on Sunday July 12. The event began…
AFN Chief asks Premiers for partnerships, presses federal gov’t to come to the table
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde met on July 15, 2015 with premiers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador and…
AFN Chief urges leaders to mobilize their voters for the upcoming federal election
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde gave a powerful keynote address to open the AFN Annual General Assembly on June 7, 2015. The…
TRC final event drew thousands to Walk for Reconciliation in Ottawa
The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is done. The final chapter drew to a close May 31 – June 3 in Ottawa…
July 4, 2015 Alberta Provincial wildfire update
Slower wind speeds and cooler temperatures over the next few days will assist firefighters combatting a wildfire near the North Tallcree First Nation, located approximately…
Mikisew Cree First Nation Applauds UNESCO Decision on Wood Buffalo National Park
(Marketwired – July 1, 2015) – The Mikisew Cree First Nation is pleased that on July 1, 2015, at the 39th session of the World…
Speaking out: TRC final report calls for immediate actions
On June 2, 2015 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) reached the end of a six-year journey. Several Commissioners, including those who brought the task…
First Nations mark One Year Anniversary of “Historic” Supreme Court Tsilhqot’in Decision
As Canadians from coast to coast get ready to celebrate Canada Day on July 1, First Nations are commemorating the one year anniversary of the…