Alexander First Nation enters agreement with Native American Resource Partner
CALGARY, ALBERTA (Marketwired – Nov. 3, 2015) – Alexander First Nation (the “Nation”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an Opportunities Alliance…
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AFN Chief welcomes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and new Liberal Cabinet
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde congratulated Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the newly appointed Liberal cabinet sworn in today…
First Nation leaders optimistic as PM Trudeau appoints new Liberal Cabinet
Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) – BC First Nations Leaders are optimistic following today’s appointment of the new federal Liberal Cabinet by Prime Minister Justin…
November is Family Violence Prevention month in Alberta
The Alberta government has designated every November as Family Violence Prevention Month across the province. It began in 1986 as a community initiative in Hinton, Alberta….
Two Aboriginal youth win Forest Industry Skills Awards
October 28, 2015 TORONTO – The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) awarded the Skills Award for Aboriginal…
Med students gain Aboriginal perspective on health
by Bev Betkowski (University of Alberta) – Colin Siu believes Aboriginal patients have much to teach doctors, which is why the University of Alberta medical…
New report: Modern Treaties boost First Nations income, benefit resource companies
…beyond bettering First Nations economically, there are material benefits for resource companies and neighbouring communities. October 28, 2015 – Modern treaties have boosted incomes in…
Amiskwaciy Academy unveils new programs during fall feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – Amiskwaciy Academy’s 2015 Fall Feast took place at the school on Friday, October 9, and once again the chairs were…
Onion Lake Cree Nation and Sawridge First Nation win in Federal Court
(October 27, 2015, Maskwacis, AB) – “I congratulate Onion Lake Cree Nation and Sawridge First Nation on their recent and significant success in federal court…
Event raises funds, awareness for Iskwew Women’s Healing Lodge
by John Copley (ANNews) – Poundmaker’s Lodge and Treatment Centre hosted its first-ever Iskwew Healing Lodge fundraiser at the Italian Cultural Centre on October 10,…