“The Riverton Rifle” Reggie Leach visits Conklin
by Curtis Walty (December 7, 2016) – It wasn’t a typical November 29th for residents in Conklin. After weeks of anticipation, the day finally came…
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AFN honours Gord Downie and pays tribute to Reconciliation Legacy
GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 6, 2016 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations today honoured Canadian artist and musician Gord Downie for his work on Reconciliation by…
Wilton Littlechild officially accepts position of Grand Chief of Treaty Six Nations
(Enoch, AB) – On November 30, 2016 Chiefs of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations nominated Dr. Wilton Littlechild to the position of the…
Road to reconciliation must be journeyed in homes and schools
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Monday, October 24 former Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Commissioner Dr. Wilton (Willie) J. Littlechild and TRC Education leader Charlene…
Paying tribute to Aboriginal Firefighters
by John Copley (ANNews) – Even as a child I remember my father, who spent several years building bridges and skyscrapers in Montreal before he…
Free human rights lecture at UAlberta will feature Roberta Jamieson: Nov. 28
Monday, November 28, 7:00 pm 1-430 Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science Edmonton – When Roberta Jamieson attended Law School in the 70s, her classes…
Honouring and thanking Indigenous Veterans
OTTAWA, Nov. 8, 2016 /CNW/ – Coast to coast to coast, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples have made many immeasurable contributions to Canada’s armed…
Alex Janvier and others reflect fondly on the brilliance of artist Daphne Odjig
by John Copley (ANNews) – When Daphne Odjig passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016, the world became a quieter and more solemn place. She…
Daniel Christmas is now the first Mi’kmaw to be appointed to the Senate of Canada
OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ – Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) congratulates Daniel Christmas of Mi’kmaw First Nation on his appointment to the Senate…
BBMA celebrates 15th Anniversary of honouring deserving Métis students
by John Copley The 2016 Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) gala set a new attendance record this year when more than 650 guests made their…