First Nations say Alberta is silencing their voice
(Edmonton – August 26, 2014) — Six Aboriginal groups near Alberta’s oilsands are wondering where they can voice their concerns about growing development after the…
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ECSD is expanding their Cree language and cultural program in Edmonton schools
Edmonton Catholic Schools (ECS) represents more than 85 elementary and junior/senior high schools in the region, five of which offer Nehiyaw Pimatisiwin, a Cree Language…
Kamloopa Powwow celebrates 35th Anniversary
Hot! Hot! Hot! There is no other way to describe it. That was the 35th annual Kamloopa Powwow. Day One got to +38; Days Two…
Specific Claims Tribunal rules in favour of Huu-Ay-Aht Nation in British Columbia
(Coast Salish Territory – August 21, 2014) – The Union of BC Indian Chiefs applauds the Huu-Ay-Aht First Nations on the just resolution of their…
Some sobering remarks from Dakota House
Stardom ain’t what it’s all cracked up to be. Nobody knows that more than Dakota House, better known as TeeVee, the troublesome lad on that…
Edmonton’s K-Days provided energizing interactive Aboriginal program
Kiyanaw, the Aboriginal event at Edmonton’s annual K-Days put on one fine array of performances this year and, yes, it was all for free! Kiyanaw,…
Featured Artist for August, 2014: Dawn Marie Marchand
The beautiful painting on this month’s cover of Alberta Native News, entitled “Summer in Manitokan,” was created by artist Dawn Marie Marchand and given to…
Exciting world premiere of Making Treaty 7 coming to Calgary: Sept 11, 13 & 14
Calgary, Alberta –– Making Treaty 7 is a groundbreaking theatrical presentation that breathes life into the history and legacy of the founding event of modern southern…
NEB to hear oral Aboriginal traditional evidence for Trans Mountain Expansion Project
The National Energy Board (NEB or the Board) will begin hearing oral traditional evidence from registered Aboriginal intervenors for the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project…
New report claims Energy East is an unacceptable risk to waterways
Drinking water, beluga habitat, and fishing and swimming holes are all at risk if TransCanada’s proposed Energy East pipeline is approved, says a new report…