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…
2014
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…
“Back to School” is a Time to Commit to Action for First Nations Control of First Nations Education
(September 2, 2014) – On a day when many children, students and teachers are returning to school, the National Chief of the Assembly of First…
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…
Treaty 8 Chiefs protest Alberta gov’t paternalistic policies
The chiefs of the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta are fed up with the province’s disregard for meaningful consultation. A dozen Treaty 8 chiefs…
Justin Trudeau on fairness and transparency in Canada’s First Nations
(August 14, 2014) — Increasing the level of transparency and accountability across Canada’s public institutions is both good and necessary. Canadians expect that those given…
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…