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…
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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…
Aboriginal veterans nominated to France’s legendary Legion of Honour
The Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta (AVSA) needs an influx of new members. This year again, they had difficulty making a quorum at their recent…
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…
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…