Tag Archives: First Nations
A Day to Listen: Radio stations dedicate programming in name of reconciliation
In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Pattison Media is joining other radio stations across the country on June 30 for A Day to Listen.The initiative is in partnership with the Gord Dow...
Jun 29, 2021
Ponoka Mayor Bonnett: Reflecting on Canada Day
As July 1 approaches, there are mixed opinions on whether to celebrate Canada Day. We're facing difficult times in Canada with the heartbreaking findings of 751 unmarked graves near a former residenti...
Jun 29, 2021
Mounties say teen charged after 12-year-old shot, injured in central Alberta
SADDLE LAKE - RCMP in central Alberta say a 14-year-old has been charged in the shooting of a 12-year-old boy.Mounties say it appears the shooting on Friday at Saddle Lake Cree Nation was targeted.The...
Jun 29, 2021
Honouring the Children 2.15 Mile Walk at Red Deer Polytechnic
Earlier today, Indigenous community members, along with Red Deer Polytechnic students and employees, walked 2.15 miles on campus to commemorate the 215 Indigenous children whose remains were discovere...
Jun 25, 2021
July 1 a 'day of hurt' for local Indigenous leader
"I can't anymore refer to that day as... it's July 1," laments an emotional Raye St. Denys. "It's a day of hurt." Executive director of Red Deer's Shining Mountains Living Community Services, and pres...
Jun 25, 2021
Alberta RCMP unveils plaque for Treaty 6 Land Acknowledgment
On Monday, June 21, the Alberta RCMP welcomed Grand Chief Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker at headquarters for an official Treaty 6 Land Acknowledgment ceremony.Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day and...
Jun 23, 2021
Clearwater County seeking support to get O'Chiese road paved
Over the years, Clearwater County council has heard multiple complaints over the quality and safety of gravel road 42-5A, or the "O'Chiese Road," and on Tuesday discussed how and when they may pave it...
Jun 23, 2021
Alberta commits $8 million to locate and honour victims at residential school sites
The Alberta government is creating an $8-million grant program to help efforts to uncover unmarked gravesites at the province's residential school sites. The Alberta Residential Schools Community Rese...
Jun 23, 2021
Metis Albertans to receive free five-year Parks Canada passes
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Citizens of the Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) will be able to enjoy national parks for free.The MNA and Parks Canada are launching a custom MNA Park Pass in time for the 2021 summer s...
Jun 22, 2021
Rocky takes huge step towards reconciliation
As part of National Indigenous People's Day, the Town of Rocky Mountain House held a flag raising ceremony Monday as part of the Commission of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation call to action.Both the...
Jun 22, 2021