Chief Clarence Louie: The key to the future is building a strong economy
Osoyoos, in the southern part of beautiful British Columbia, is quickly becoming Canada’s most popular tourist destination. Nestled in the valley of the Okanagan, a…
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LA Kings Dwight King offers some advice for youth and young adults
The Los Angeles Kings hockey club has announced the signing of a new three-year contract with left winger, Dwight King, a Meadow Lake Saskatchewan resident and a…
Actors learn firsthand about global warming and arctic protection
Greenpeace recently organized an expedition to the arctic to help bring awareness of the dire situation there. Conservationists say the arctic is being significantly affected…
Under the Northern Sky: The legacy of laughter
I awoke today to the sad news that Robin Williams had passed away. His story reminded me of one my favourite operas and one of…
Immediate Action is needed to limit impacts of Mount Polley Mine tailings pond breach
OTTAWA, ON – On August 7, 2014 the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) called for immediate action to address and limit any potential impacts of…
AER needs to get tough with CNRL: Greenpeace
In reaction to Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) seeking approval to resume crude extraction from its spill-plagued tar sands property near Primrose Lake, Mike Hudema,…
Mount Polley Mine spill threatens health of residents, drinking water and salmon runs
(Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – August 6, 2014) In the early morning hours of August 4, BC Day, a catastrophic breach of Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley…
Raising Treaty No. 8 territory signs in Northern Alberta
August 5, 2014 – The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta will be erecting signs on the borders of their territory that falls with the…
2014 Enoch Cree Nation Powwow – Photos by Terry Lusty
It is powwow season across Turtle Island and Alberta Native News photo-journalist Terry Lusty has taken some stunning images that showcase the beautiful dancers, their…
Chief Sam: Pipeline approval is contingent on collaborative National Energy Strategy
On July 30 2014, Lower Nicola Indian Band Chief Aaron Sam sent a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to outline his concerns about…