AFN expresses need to support Indigenous youth on World Suicide Prevention Day
OTTAWA, Sept. 10, 2014 /CNW/ – On World Suicide Prevention Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Ghislain Picard reminds First Nations and all…
Social Issues
The 2128 Native American mascots that people aren’t talking about
When Samuel Henry was a kid growing up in D.C. in the late 1950s, he and his friends were devoted Washington Redskins fans — they…
New initiative promotes unity between Indigenous and other Canadians
Ottawa. Thursday September 4, 2014: Well-known figures from a cross section of political, cultural and economic backgrounds have joined forces in a common cause to…
Treaty 8 Alberta Chiefs urge PM to call for a National Inquiry combined with further action
On August 27, 2014, the Chiefs of the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, wrote to the Prime Minister of Canada and urged him to…
Connecting with Aboriginal roots launches an amazing journey of self discovery
A solid identity is crucial to the essence of any human being. It distinguishes you as an individual and as a member of a group…
Historic Totem arrives in Edmonton Sept. 5: in opposition to Kinder Morgan pipeline
Edmonton, Alberta – It is a rare chance to see a northwest totem pole brought into the heart of Alberta’s capital city. The historic carving…
Recent death of Edmonton woman brings to light concerns of domestic homicide
Edmonton, AB – The recent death of a woman in Edmonton on August 30 brings to light concerns of domestic homicide. While most domestic abuse…
Ktunaxa Nation proceeding with appeal of BC Supreme Court’s Qat’muk Decision
Cranbrook/Ktunaxa Territory (Sept. 2, 2014) – Today the Ktunaxa Nation announced that its lawyers have completed the next step in the process for appealing the BC…
Canada’s Premiers and National Aboriginal leaders meet in Charlottetown
August 27, 2014 Charlottetown, PEI: Metis National Council President Clément Chartier joined other National Aboriginal Organization (NAO) Leaders and the Premiers in a call for…
Tom Mulcair: NDP would launch national inquiry in its first 100 days in power
OTTAWA – The NDP leader vows that his government would launch a national inquiry into the cases of the 1,200 Indigenous women that have been killed…