Indigenous innovators lead the way in Solar Energy
by John Copley (ANNews) – On May 11, 2017 MacEwan University’s CN Theatre and the Solar Energy Society of Alberta (SESA) played host to a…
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Indigenous voices support environmental monitoring in Alberta
(May 31, 2017) – Community-based monitoring and Indigenous knowledge will bolster Alberta’s approach to environmental science, thanks to a groundbreaking advisory panel. The Indigenous Wisdom…
Human rights tribunal declares Canada still racially discriminates against First Nations children
OTTAWA, May 2017 /CNW/ – The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) has issued a third compliance order finding Canada’s approach to Jordan’s Principle to be unlawful and discriminatory. In…
Amiskwaciy Academy hosts Spring Feast and Lost Prizes conference
by John Copley (ANNews) – Amiskwaciy Academy’s 2017 Spring Feast took place at the school on Thursday, April 27, and was followed a day later…
Child and Youth Advocate releases review involving the suicide of a First Nation youth
(May 24, 2017) – The Office of Alberta’s Child and Youth Advocate has completed an Investigative Review regarding the suicide of a First Nation youth…
Clear Communication with Family Members is Essential for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
OTTAWA, May 23, 2017 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde supports the many families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and…
Herb Belcourt Park unveiled in Sherwood Park
by John Copley (ANNews) – In early January well known Métis Elder, community leader and former entrepreneur, Herb Belcourt, now 85 and retired, was diagnosed…
Alex Janvier to receive honourary diploma from NorQuest College on May 25
(Edmonton) – NorQuest College 2017 honorary diploma recipient and artist Alex Janvier has spent almost his entire life viewing the world through his canvases. So…
WHL star Ethan Bear has a great future in hockey
by John Copley (ANNews) – On May 3, 2017, the Western Hockey League announced the names of the league’s best overall position players, coaches, rookies…
Individual applications for NIB Trust Fund education funding is now open: Deadline June 2, 2017
(Ottawa, ON) – The National Indian Brotherhood (NIB) Trust Fund has recently announced that the second round of applications are now being accepted for individuals…