Home left burning as 2 children die inside; AFN chief calls for investigation
Feb. 18,2015 CTVnews.ca -The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for a full investigation into a house fire on a Saskatchewan…
Social Issues
Homeward Trust Edmonton funds two Youth Warming and Access Centres
Edmonton, Alberta – February 18, 2015 – Homeward Trust Edmonton is providing funding to Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS) and Boyle Street Community Services…
Elder says: Get mad about missing and murdered Aboriginal people
The enduring pain of the relatives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and men was more than apparent at the 10th annual Memorial March held…
Fort McKay First Nation rep joins Wood Buffalo Environmental Governance Committee
Fort McMurray, Alberta – The Wood Buffalo Environmental Association (WBEA) is pleased to welcome Fort McKay First Nation representative, Ryan Abel, B.Sc., B.Ed., to its…
Under the Northern Sky: Freedom is fleeting
In my travels through Asia this past winter, I realize how lucky I am to be living in a first world country. Most of the…
Macleans: Welcome to Winnipeg – where Canada’s racism problem is at its worst
“Oh Goddd how long are aboriginal people going to use what happened as a crutch to suck more money out of Canadians?” Winnipeg teacher Brad…
Peace River School Division salutes Sagitawa Friendship Centre as a Friend of Education
Alberta’s Public School Boards hand out a number of special awards each year to individuals, organizations and institutions who are making a positive difference in…
Playing with Fire, the Theo Fleury story is coming to Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre
Catch the incredible story of NHL hockey great, Theo Fleury at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton from January 28 to February 15. Playing With Fire, is…
Andrew Leach: Money skills for First Nation individuals and families – Part 1
Money skills are very important. Unfortunately for many First Nations, we lack this critical life skill. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It…
Tom Jackson spreads Christmas cheer to combat poverty and hunger
Earlier this month, the rich baritone vocals of Tom Jackson were back on the road again at Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium as part of the singer-actor’s…