AFN to UN: First Nations must be full partners in achieving sustainable development goals
(New York, NY) – On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Treaty 6 Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild is participating this week at the…
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AFN: First Nations issues require sustained attention and action by new Federal cabinet
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde encourages continued attention, action and direct engagement with First Nations to advance priorities…
St. Albert celebrations honour Indigenous peoples
by John Copley (ANNews) – First Nations, Métis and Inuit people were joined by more than 1200 well-wishers, celebrants, marchers and supporters during the 2018…
Alberta music festivals showcase Indigenous performers
(ANNews) – Every summer, Alberta comes alive with a wonderful selection of music festivals that delight residents and visitors alike and make our summers spectacular….
K-Days features traditional powwow celebration
(ANNews) – K-Days – Edmonton’s biggest summer festival of the year – will be held from July 20-29 for 10 days of thrilling rides, rockin’…
Calgary Stampede announces name change from Indian Village to Elbow River Camp
(Calgary, July 15, 2018) – The Tipi Owners of Indian Village and the Calgary Stampede have jointly made the decision to change the name of…
Edmonton’s Interstellar Rodeo showcases Indigenous musicians: July 20-22
(ANNews) – Summer in Alberta is always a musical treat. In addition to powwows there are some wonderful festivals in both Edmonton and Calgary that…
Calgary Stampede’s Indian Village celebrates the Treaty 7 Nations – at Enmax Park until July 15
by Madeline Babinec (Calgary Stampede) – Taste traditional fried bannock, purchase Indigenous beaded jewellery or hand-painted art, discover the insides of family tipis, listen to…
Recent Greyhound cuts will increase risk to vulnerable Indigenous women
Vancouver, British Columbia – On Monday July 9, 2018 Greyhound Canada announced they will be cutting off most routes in Western Canada. At the end…
Iroquois Lacrosse Team Defies BDS to Reach Israel
TORONTO July 12, 2018 – The Iroquois National Lacrosse Team has touched down in Israel for the World Men’s Lacrosse Championships, defying the protests of anti-Israel…