Sagitawa Friendship Centre to co-host historic Witness Blanket in Peace River Alberta
By John Copley (ANNews) – The Town of Peace River’s Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre will host the travelling Witness Blanket monument/memorial in its main…
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Day Scholars Class Action has strong support across Canada
(ANNews) – The opt-in period is over and it is clear that the Day Scholars Class Action has strong support all across Canada. 94 separate…
Feb. 29 deadline for First Nations across Canada to opt in to Day Scholars Class Action
Momentum is building for the Day Scholars Class Proceeding. In addition to the original two Bands, twenty two other First Nations Bands have opted into…
TRC Commissioners to receive 2016 Calgary Peace Prize from Mount Royal University
Members of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, Dr. Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild, will receive the 2016…
Activist Christi Belcourt says youth will lead the way into the future
by John Copley (ANNews) – In the fall of 2013 Canadian artist Christi Belcourt was in Edmonton working alongside renowned Elders Marie Campbell, Pauline Paulson,…
Lebret Residential Petroglyphs on display at SNAP Gallery in Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – Tanya Harnett’s newest display of artistic creation is currently on exhibit at the SNAP Gallery in Edmonton. Her current work,…
TRC Walkers encourage action on the Journey to Reconciliation
A remarkable husband and wife team are going the extra mile to ensure that Canadians have the opportunity to learn and grow and participate in…
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s apology is an important step to reconciliation
On June 2, 2015 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission met in Ottawa and delivered facts that many Canadians already knew: the 120 year reign of…
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…
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…