Historic agreement protects Indigenous trapping
(April 28) – The Alberta Treaty 8 Trappers Association will now be managing Indigenous traplines in Treaty 8 Territory under a significant new agreement with…
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta
Treaty 8 Urban Child and Family Services opens their doors in Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta – February 20, 2018 – Today marks an important development for First Nations children caught up in the Alberta Child Welfare system. The…
Indigenous partnerships will power new rounds of Alberta renewable energy program
(February, 20018) – Albertans will see new jobs, more private-sector investment and increased green power generation as the next phase of the Renewable Electricity Program…
Treaty 8 Chiefs of Alberta are cautiously optimistic after budget release
(March 17, 2017) – Treaty 8 Chiefs are expressing their cautious optimism after the release of the Alberta Budget this week. “After all the discussion…
Major reforms are needed for Indigenous children in Alberta’s child welfare system
Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) has completed a Special Report on the over-representation of children and youth in the intervention system…
Evacuee Round Dance honours McMurray residents and fire victims
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – As the vicious wildfires of May scorched areas of the city of Fort McMurray and surrounding territories until they consumed…
Alberta Chiefs unanimously support resolution directing to repeal Bill C-27
May 25, 2016 (Tsuu’Tina Nation, Treaty 7 Territory) – The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs of Alberta had a rare opportunity of dialogue with the Federal…
Alberta and Treaty 8 leaders sign Protocol Agreement
(ANNews) – On Tuesday April 26, the Alberta government and First Nations leaders met and signed an agreement aimed at building a brighter future for…
Treaty 8 Grand Chief pleased with Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision
Edmonton, Alberta – January 26, 2016 – Chief Steve Courtoreille, Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta adds his voice to celebrate the…
Swan River First Nation holds a cultural camp to raise awareness
Edmonton, Alberta – August 25, 2015 – Another First Nation within Treaty No. 8 is holding a cultural camp to raise awareness on a “broken…