Alberta and NWT bishops apologize: Now it’s time to pay the bills
One month ahead of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s arrival in Edmonton, another undertaking to help heal victims of Indian Residential School abuse has been…
2014
Study links education gap to billions lost from the Alberta economy
On March 4, the Rupertsland Institute released the “Bridging the Aboriginal Education Gap in Alberta” report. Authored by internationally recognized economist and statistician Eric Howe, the study measures the…
First Nations remain skeptical of new education deal
First Nations education in Canada has been a subject of controversy, criticism and much debate in the last few years and a recent announcement by…
Final TRC National Event: March 27-30 in Edmonton
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) and the City of Edmonton recently announced that the seventh and final TRC National Event will take…
Aspiring musicians shine at Prince Charles School in Edmonton
Walking into the busy Grade 4 classroom at Prince Charles School in Edmonton, one couldn’t help but notice the hustle and bustle of more than…
A mouth full of problems
Recently I had to deal with a tooth pain so I looked up a dentist in the area and made an appointment. Like most people,…
Edmonton kokoms group to reclaim culture, traditions
There’s a new kid on the block in Edmonton. The Kokom Kisewatisowin Society (KKS), led by Elder Elsie Paul, is a group of retired…
Two Northland schools win tickets to Edmonton Oil Kings game – by reading
It is truly amazing what kids can accomplish through the power of reading! On March 11th, Elizabeth School and St. Theresa School in Wabasca-Desmarais scored tickets to…
The fallacy of the Canadian Dream for First Nation homeowners – Part Three
This is the third in a three-part series on First Nations Housing. Click Here for Part One of the Series. This is the final article in…
BBMA provides ongoing financial support for students
On Saturday, September 20, 2014 Edmonton’s DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel will play host to the Annual Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) gala,…