BC First Nations pledge to continue fight against Northern Gateway Pipeline
On December 19, 2013 the Joint Review Process released its report on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway project which included 209 recommended requirements for approval of the…
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RBC releases sixth annual Aboriginal Partnership Report: A Chosen Journey
TORONTO, June 17, 2014 — Investing in education is critical to fostering strong and healthy Aboriginal communities. However, while successful education completion is on the…
Canada needs to take concrete action to address violence against Indigenous women
The shocking rate of violence faced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis women and girls in Canada is nothing less than a national human rights…
Alberta Treaty 8 chiefs call on Minister Valcourt to meet on education
With the fate of Bill C-33, First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, being in question, the Chiefs of Treaty No. 8 [Alberta] are…
CCAB welcomes Fort McKay First Nation as a Patron Member
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is welcoming Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) to their distinguished group of Patron Members. CCAB president and CEO…
It’s time for Canada to honour the spirit of the 6 year old apology to IRS survivors
June 11 2014 marks six years since Parliament offered an apology to former students of Indian residential schools and their families, and the Assembly of…
Lubicon Lake Youth Council wages court battle to save park
Members of the Lubicon Lake Nation have found themselves back in court to defend their lands, only this time it is their children at the forefront….
UFCW urges Canada to engage in meaningful dialogue with Aboriginal leaders
Paul Meinema, National President, UFCW Canada strongly urges Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to use his position of leadership to develop a relationship with the…
Treaty 7 Chiefs say: Don’t Kill the Bill – Continue work on Education Reform
May 29, 2014 – Treaty 7 Chiefs continue calls for dialogue on revising Bill C-33, the First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, despite heated…
Don’t miss: A Tribe Called Red coming to Alberta this Summer
When powwow vocals and drumming fuse with high energy electronica the result is a frolicking good time and when you add to the mix just…