Alberta First Nations take a lead role in the historic NYC climate march
On September 21, upwards of 400,000 people gathered in New York City to take part in what is being coined the largest climate march in…
Social Issues
Aaron Paquette’s new book Lightfinder is a great read for all ages
His uncanny talent with a paintbrush and a sheet of canvas has helped rocket this Canadian artist to the top of the food chain during…
FSIN concerned about the delay in a national plan to address family violence
On September 15, 2014, the federal government announced a National Action Plan to Address Family Violence and Violent Crimes Against Aboriginal Women and Girls. The…
AFN calls for full investigation into the treatment of Tina Fontaine by Winnipeg police
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Alberta Regional Chief Cameron Alexis is calling for a thorough investigation into the actions of City of…
Treaty 6 Recognition Day proclaimed in Edmonton
Chiefs representing the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations assembled at Edmonton City Hall to recognize the historic relationship forged between the Plains and Wood…
Canada uses World Conference to continue indefensible attack on UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous peoples’ organizations and human rights groups are outraged that the federal government used a high level United Nations forum on Indigenous rights as an…
NDP pledges to call a National Inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women
On September 19, 2014 NDP Member of Parliament Romeo Saganash delivered a riveting, and emotional speech on the need for a National Inquiry into the…
Cutting edge graphic novel explores the dark side of vengeance
A cutting-edge graphic novel that combines northwest British Columbian coast Haida Gwaii culture with Japanese manga art is now available in paperback. Red: A Haida…
Canadians push for a National Inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women
Winnipeg police went into the Red River last month responding to a report by an off-duty police officer who had seen a man struggling to…
Gripping film – A Raven’s Song – will premiere at short film festivals this fall
An up and coming Edmonton film company will premiere their latest production this month at the Jasper Short Film and Media Arts Festival, followed by…