Non-status children must be included by the federal government under Jordan’s Principle
January 10, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples applauds the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society for their order to the…
Social Issues
Christi Belcourt and Isaac Murdoch create mural for MacEwan University
by Alexis Kienlen (University Affairs) – Renowned artists Christi Belcourt and Isaac Murdoch have created a unique, large-scale painting for MacEwan University’s kihêw waciston Indigenous Centre….
Saskatchewan government issues apology to Sixties Scoop survivors and their families
REGINA — On January 7, 2019, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe apologized to survivors of the ’60s Scoop for failing them and leaving them “caught between…
Feature artist for Dec. 2018: Donna Debassige Brinkworth
by John Copley (ANNews) – Donna L Debassige Brinkworth’s beautiful painting entitled Fancy Eagles, is on the cover of the December 2018 issue of Alberta…
Koskie Minsky Brings Métis and Non-Status Indian Sixties Scoop Class Action
TORONTO/CNW/ – On December 20, 2018, Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto commenced a proposed class action against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of Métis and Non-Status Indian…
Under the Northern Sky: Happy New Year 2019
by Xavier Kataquapit (underthenorthernsky.com) – Here we are entering another new year and leaving the old one in our dust. A lot of good things happened…
Festival of Time featuring Indigenous films is coming to Metro cinema in YEG January 4 – 6
(ANNews) – Zsofi Pictures presents the Film Festival of Time / des histories in Edmonton next month. The vision of the Festival is to bring light to…
Colouring it Forward – it’s more than just a colouring book!
by John Copley (ANNews) – The axiom “it’s a must-see” is an apt description of colouringitforward.com‘ because unless you’ve already seen the company’s products in…
Hiding in Plain Sight: Discovering the Métis Nation in archival records: On exhibit in Red Deer
(ANNews) – A new exhibit at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery offers viewers an opportunity to explore some of the rich history of…
Poundmaker’s annual sober walk draws large crowd – but many agencies were no-shows
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Thursday, November 15, 2018, St. Albert-based Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres (PTLC) hosted its annual Sober Walk in recognition of…