Tag Archives: First Nations
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
Mayor Veer issues statement for National Indigenous Peoples Day
Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer issued the following statement on Monday, which is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada."On behalf of Red Deer City Council and the citizens we serve, I encourage all Red...
Jun 21, 2021
Indigenous artwork raises funds for youth sports programs
WHISTLER, British Columbia June 16, 2021 -- The Indigenous Life Sport Academy (ILSA) is hosting an online auction featuring stunning artwork from Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists across Canada. T...
Jun 18, 2021
Metis Nation of Alberta taking province to court over refusal to discuss consultation policy
The Mtis Nation of Alberta is taking the provincial government to court over what it says is negotiating in bad faith on a consultation agreement."We feel we have no option," said Audrey Poitras of th...
Jun 14, 2021
MISSING: 27 y/o Tarin Crier from Innisfail
UPDATE (Sept. 9, 2021):RCMP say Tarin Crier, 27, who was reported missing from Innisfail on June 8, has been located safe and well.--June 8, 2021Innisfail RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in...
Jun 08, 2021