Canada’s National Energy Board invites Indigenous input as it plans to modernize
By John Copley (ANNews) – The Government of Canada recognizes the need to modernize the National Energy Board and has taken steps to do just…
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Alberta’s Youth Advocate releases investigative review involving death of an 18-year-old
Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has completed an Investigative Review regarding the death of a young man and has publicly released the…
Treaty 8 Chiefs of Alberta are cautiously optimistic after budget release
(March 17, 2017) – Treaty 8 Chiefs are expressing their cautious optimism after the release of the Alberta Budget this week. “After all the discussion…
NLC Signs a Forestry Partnership with Métis Settlements General Council
(Grouard, AB) – Building on its mandate to build strong industry partnerships within its communities, Northern Lakes College is proud to announce it has recently…
Don’t Delay – BBMA Metis Scholarship application deadline is March 31
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards annual celebration will be held at the Ramada Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre (11834 Kingsway…
ACTRA Names Tina Keeper 2017 Woman Of The Year
Toronto, ON — In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Canada’s largest performer’s union shone the spotlight on Canadian actor, humanitarian and activist Tina…
Update on Day Scholar Class Action
(March, 2017) – The Representative Plaintiffs in the Day Scholars Class Action anticipate a busy few months ahead as discussions with Canada’s Ministerial Special Representative,…
AFN Chief responds to Senator Beyak’s remarks on Indian Residential Schools
(March 9, 2017) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement today in response to remarks by Conservative Senator…
Slaight Family Foundation announces $12M in donations to Indigenous charities across Canada
Toronto (March 7, 2017) – In one of the largest charitable donations ever in Canada aimed at Indigenous communities, The Slaight Family Foundation will donate…
Report Shows Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Face Significant Barriers in Financial Ecosystem
Ottawa, March 7, 2017 – The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) commissioned a study of the financial…