Feds propose change to the oath of citizenship to recognize Indigenous rights
(Ottawa) – The government of Canada is taking to steps to change Canada’s Oath of Citizenship to include a clear reference to the rights of…
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Canada and K’ómoks First Nation settle historic claim
(Courtenay, BC ) – On May 23, 2019, Marc Miller, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Chief Nicole Rempel of the K’ómoks…
Trudeau exonerates wrongfully convicted Chief Poundmaker and apologizes for historic injustices
(May 23, 2019) – Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a statement of exoneration for Chief Poundmaker during a ceremony with elders, leaders and members…
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and cabinet sworn in on April 30
(Edmonton) – Alberta’s 18th Premier, Jason Kenney, and his cabinet were sworn in at Government House in Edmonton on April 30. “Albertans gave our new…
AFN Regional Chief congratulates Premier Elect Jason Kenny and commits to advocating vigorously for First Nations
(April 17, 2019) – Following a hotly contested Alberta election Jason Kenney has been elected Premier of Alberta, and the UCP (United Conservative Party) has…
The Indigenous vote could be an Alberta Election Game Changer!
By ANNews Staff (April 2019) – Alexis Nakota Nation Chief Tony Alexis is reminding Indigenous people living in Alberta that the advance polls are open…
UCP pledges to create $1 Billion crown corporation to work with First Nations to get pipelines built
EDMONTON, AB (April 3, 2019): In what he described as a “historic game changer” and a “huge win-win” for both Indigenous Canadians and Alberta’s ailing…
AFN Regional Chief Poitras responds to the expulsion of Ministers Wilson-Raybould and Philpott from the Liberal caucus
April 2, 2019, amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, AB) – “Earlier today the Prime Minister announced that Members of Parliament, Jody Wilson-Raybould and Dr. Jane Philpott, have been…
Alberta Party releases position paper on Indigenous Rights
(April 2019) – The Alberta Party recently unveiled a number of position papers that describe their platform for the Alberta 2019 Election. Their position paper…
Treaty 8 chiefs criticize UCP Indigenous Platform
by Treaty 8 First Nations (Alberta) Edmonton, Alberta – April 2, 2019 – With the election in Alberta looming, the parties have released and are…