AFN says critical federal programs are failing First Nations citizens
OTTAWA, Nov. 22, 2017 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the Auditor General of Canada’s fall 2017 report released yesterday…
Social Issues
Kohkom Kisewatisiwin Society coming together to share knowledge
By Rhonda Gladue (Edmonton) – Wisdom keepers. Teachers. Human rights and environmental Activists. Kohkom knowledge has always been held in high-esteem because it is a…
NWAC Responds to Latest Version of Bill S-3
(November 2017) – Following months of volleying between the Senate and the House of Commons and through the tireless lobbying efforts of Indigenous women and…
Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan extends gratitude to Aboriginal Veterans
(November 8, 2017) – Alberta Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan issued the following statement honouring National Aboriginal Veterans Day: “Today we honour the courage and…
Indigenous Women’s Justice Forum tackled critical issues
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women proudly hosted the Indigenous Women’s Justice Forum at the Edmonton Inn and…
AFN to Canada: Comply with CHRT Ruling, Support First Nations Children Now
OTTAWA, Nov. 2, 2017 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde addressed supporters gathered today on Parliament Hill for the National Day…
iHuman mural promotes a healthy environment
by John Copley (ANNews) – There’s a new face in the capital city and it’s called “Water is Life.” It’s bright, bold and beautiful and…
Alberta Education is distributing new resources to teach Indigenous history, cultures in schools
(October 24, 2017) – Alberta Education is providing teachers with new resources that include lesson plans to help bring First Nations, Métis and Inuit history…
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde honours the memory of Gord Downie
OTTAWA, Oct. 18, 2017 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde today honoured the memory of Gord Downie as an artist and advocate…
National Gathering of Elders featured important keynote forums
by John Copley (ANNews) – When four and a half thousand Indigenous Elders made their way into the spacious Hall ‘D’ meeting room at the…