Metis woman welcomes Syrian refugee into her home
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – It takes a very special person to take in people and care for them, one after another after another. Take…
Social Issues
CCAB to donate proceeds from Calgary Gala to the Red Cross Fort McMurray Relief Fund
Toronto, ON — On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) will be celebrating Aboriginal business…
Now There’s 10,500 New Ways To Improve Youth Mental Health in Canada
May 4, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – To coincide with Mental Health Week, Kids Help Phone has launched a new and improved version of Resources Around…
Fort McKay First Nation begins legal action to protect culturally sacred Moose Lake area
Fort McKay, AB – Fort McKay First Nation has filed a law suit against the Government of Alberta for a decision that opens the door to…
Indigenous Youth Leadership Conference coming to Bent Arrow Society in YEG: May 11
by John Copley (ANNews) – There’s an exciting inner-city youth conference taking place next month and it may be the one you just don’t want…
Report on Aboriginal youth suicides in Alberta – more resources are needed
Edmonton…The Alberta Provincial Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has completed an Investigative Review regarding the suicides of seven Aboriginal youth in 2013 and…
April 14 ruling marks a significant victory for the Metis Nation
(April 14, 2016) Earlier today the Supreme Court of Canada released its judgement in Daniels v Canada. Click the following link to view the judgement: http://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/15858/index.do…
AFN says Federal Budget is a significant step in closing the gap for First Nations
(March 22, 2016): Today’s federal budget is a significant step in closing the gap in the quality of life between First Nations peoples and Canadians…
Bent Arrow is looking for first time expectant parents and mentors
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society (Bent Arrow) was established in Edmonton in 1994 by Brad and Shauna Seneca to…
Northern Journal: DIAND is badly broken and must be fixed
by Don Jaque (Northern Journal) – The hubbub has died down following the shocking ruling by the Human Rights Tribunal in late January that the…