FSIN calls for full First Nation participation in oil spill response
(Treaty 6 Territory, Prince Albert, SK) – The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Executive is calling for full First Nation participation and representation during the…
2016
SICC changes name to Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre
(Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatoon, SK) – The Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre is changing its name to the Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre (SICC). This change reflects…
Rogers Place grand opening unveils spectacular floor mosaic by Alex Janvier
by John Copley (ANNews) – Just hours before the Official Opening of Rogers Place in Edmonton, special guests were invited to a glimpse of the…
AFN Stands with First Nations Youth on World Suicide Prevention Day
OTTAWA, Sept. 9, 2016 /CNW/ – In advance of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde reaffirmed…
Assembly of First Nations convenes at first in series of Urban Outreach Forums
EDMONTON, Sept. 8, 2016 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is holding its first Urban Outreach Forum today in Edmonton, Alberta, which will serve…
Indigenous communities deserve economic choice
By Joseph Quesnel Contributor, Troy Media HALIFAX, N.S. / Troy Media/ – To help First Nations convert more of their land into urban reserves, the federal…
First Nation students start the school year in new schools
This year, as many as 1,970 students will be starting a new school year in one of the six new schools in First Nations communities. These…
Alberta Aboriginal Construction Career Centre is off to a great start at NorQuest College
by John Copley (ANNews) – A NorQuest College Indigenous training, mentoring and employment initiative is proving to be even more successful than expected when the…
Calgary Stampede featured new Indian Village
by Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Heard All Over is her traditional Indian name but to visitors, staff and others at the world-famous Calgary Stampede, she…
Taking the fear out of success
(Edmonton) – Prior to attending NorQuest College’s First Nations, Métis & Inuit Summer Youth Leadership Program, 16-year-old Misty Carson of the Paul First Nation viewed…