First Nations

Feds need better data on COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: Miller

OTTAWA - A rapid rise in the number of active COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities on reserve - especially in Alberta and Saskatchewan - likely does not tell the full story due to lack of data,...

Nov 20, 2020

Alberta RCMP honour Métis Week

EDMONTON - In recognition of Mtis Week, November 15 to 21, the Alberta RCMP is raising a Mtis flag at "K" Division Headquarters. The week is devoted to remembering the sacrifices of the Mtis who conti...

Nov 17, 2020

Province announces First Nations grant program to boost surgeries

The four Cree nations at Maskwacis are included in a new Indigenous stream grant program that allows it to develop a proposal to be a part of Alberta's plan to reduce surgical wait times in the provin...

Nov 08, 2020

The Bra Lounge celebrating sisterhood with Favourite Things Fashion Show

It will be a celebration of sisterhood next month when a small group of local women take to the catwalk in this year's best lingerie, sleepwear, casual wear, and shoes - all in support of the Red Deer...

Oct 24, 2020

Alberta expanding power, status for First Nations police

EDMONTON - The Alberta government has introduced proposed changes to the province's Police Act which would expand the powers of First Nations police forces.The changes are part of a number of proposed...

Oct 21, 2020

Advisers suggest Alberta students not learn about residential schools before Grade 4

EDMONTON - A leaked draft of proposed Alberta curriculum changes suggests the legacy of residential schools is too upsetting to be taught to young children, but the chairman of the Truth and Reconcili...

Oct 21, 2020

Maskwacîs schools closed this week to ‘help control spread’ of COVID-19

Schools in Maskwacs are closed this week in a bid to help control the spread of COVID-19 in the community. "The Maskwacs Chiefs have declared a lockdown to help control the spread of COVID-19," reads ...

Oct 13, 2020

Stoney Nakoda Nation unveils new name for mountain peak near Canmore

CANMORE, AB - Stoney Nakoda women elders have revealed their new name for a prominent landmark in the Alberta Rockies with a racist and misogynistic nickname.The offensive name for the feature on Moun...

Sep 30, 2020

School divisions recognize Orange Shirt Day

Created in 2013, Orange Shirt Day was inspired by residential school survivor Phyllis Jack Webstad, whose orange shirt - a gift from her grandmother - was confiscated on her first day at the school wh...

Sep 30, 2020

TC Energy inks deal for Indigenous ownership stake in Keystone XL pipeline

CALGARY -- Indigenous communities are being given a chance to pursue an ownership interest in the Keystone XL pipeline project, builder TC Energy Corp. announced on Tuesday.The Calgary-based company s...

Sep 29, 2020