Innovative collaboration will protect boreal forest
December 13, 2018 – An innovative agreement between Indigenous communities, energy companies and federal and provincial governments is expected to conserve more than 166,000 hectares…
Resource Development
Fort McKay First Nation sues Alberta for Treaty 8 infringement – Chief Jim Boucher speaks out
(December 2018) – Fort McKay First Nation has filed suit against the Government of Alberta for Treaty 8 infringement. Fort McKay’s claim seeks an injunction…
AFN delivers strong message to First Ministers about First Nations Rights in economic decision making
(Montreal, QC): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde told the Prime Minister and Premiers at the First Ministers Meeting on December 10,…
Chief Roy Fox speaks out against Bill C-69
by Roy Fox (Maikiinima), Chief of the Kainaiwa (Blood Tribe) Chief Roy Fox is a pioneer in First Nations self-management of their resources, and a…
Saddle Lake forum will feature innovative sustainable industries: November 26 & 27
(ANNews) – An important forum titled, “A Strategic Path to Sustainable Economic Independence” will take place at the St. Paul Recreation Centre on November 26…
Chief Jim Boucher to be honoured by the Energy Council of Canada: November 15 in Calgary
Ottawa – The Energy Council of Canada has chosen Chief Jim Boucher of Fort McKay, Alberta as Canadian Energy Person of the Year. Chief Boucher, the…
Guest speakers debate pipeline expansion during ATA conference
by John Copley (ANNews) – On October 13, 2018 two educated and intelligent women stepped up to the podium in a ballroom at the River…
ARFN leaders say that Alberta’s Ottawa assertions rest on faulty foundation
Alberta ― A coalition of Athabasca Region First Nations (“ARFN”: Athabasca Chipewyan, Chipewyan Prairie Dene, Fort McKay First Nation and Mikisew Cree First Nations) are…
Speaking Out: Kenney’s reckless plan would harm Indigenous people
by Chief Tony Alexis (Edmonton, AB) – Climate change has already begun its negative impact on First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada. With…
Supreme Court rules ministers do not have to consult with First Nations when drafting laws
Edmonton, AB – The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on October 11 that the federal government does not have to consult with First Nations when…