AFN Chief urges leaders to mobilize their voters for the upcoming federal election
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde gave a powerful keynote address to open the AFN Annual General Assembly on June 7, 2015. The…
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Danny Gaudet shares his story with University of Alberta grads
(Edmonton) By the time the early 1990s rolled around, the once proud traditional hunting and fishing community of Déline, located on the shores of Great…
TRC final event drew thousands to Walk for Reconciliation in Ottawa
The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is done. The final chapter drew to a close May 31 – June 3 in Ottawa…
July 4, 2015 Alberta Provincial wildfire update
Slower wind speeds and cooler temperatures over the next few days will assist firefighters combatting a wildfire near the North Tallcree First Nation, located approximately…
Alberta Native News 2015 Powwow Guide
It’s Powwow Season again so it’s time to join the Powwow Trail! Alberta Native News has put together a schedule of some powwow events and…
Mikisew Cree First Nation Applauds UNESCO Decision on Wood Buffalo National Park
(Marketwired – July 1, 2015) – The Mikisew Cree First Nation is pleased that on July 1, 2015, at the 39th session of the World…
Calgary Stampede Parade kicks off a world class celebration
Hundreds of thousands of Calgarians and visitors gathered in the streets of downtown Calgary to usher in the world renowned Calgary Stampede. Alberta Native News…
Hard work yields positive literacy results at Northland School Division
Northland School Division No.61’s (NSD61) long term vision for the division-wide Literacy Initiative is coming to fruition after three years. Gail Sajo, Literacy Supervisor, presented…
Speaking out: TRC final report calls for immediate actions
On June 2, 2015 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) reached the end of a six-year journey. Several Commissioners, including those who brought the task…
First Nations mark One Year Anniversary of “Historic” Supreme Court Tsilhqot’in Decision
As Canadians from coast to coast get ready to celebrate Canada Day on July 1, First Nations are commemorating the one year anniversary of the…