Northlands Indigenous Princess Alicia Cardinal’s reign comes to an end
by John Copley (ANNews) – K-Days 2018 took place from July 22-29 this year and featured the annual K-Days Pow Wow, a three-day competition powwow…
Social Issues
BC First Nations being devastated by Wildfire Season of 2018
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver: BC First Nations leaders are calling on the federal and provincial governments to provide immediate and on-going supports needed by the…
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is an Opportunity to Act for Real Reconciliation
OTTAWA, Aug. 8, 2018 /CNW/ – In advance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry…
New funding boosts opportunities for Indigenous women and immigrant entrepreneurs
(August 7, 2018) – The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women is one of 32 projects, approved for new funding from Alberta Status of…
2018 Orange Shirt Day Logo Contest Winner Announced
(July 31, 2018) – The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities is pleased to announce the winner of the annual Orange Shirt Campaign…
Local boy wins National Indigenous Writing Award
by John Copley (ANNews) – ‘The snow was melting, and the birds were singing, and the clouds were moving. Kay-Lynn and Jacob decided to leave…
Rachel Notley: We will not leave people stranded by the side of the road
(July 20, 2018) – Premier Rachel Notley provided an update to discussions on Greyhound Canada’s announcement to discontinue bus service in western provinces and northwestern…
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…
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…