First Nations

Indigenous voices in Red Deer remain concerned over controversial curriculum panel member

As school divisions across Canada mark Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday, Indigenous voices continue to call for the removal of a controversial appointee to the provincial government's social studies curr...

Sep 29, 2020

Alberta Indigenous communities receive $11.8 million in COVID-19 funding

OTTAWA, ONT. -- The Federal Government has taken action at all levels to protect the most vulnerable and support those who need it most. On Monday), the Honourable Jim Carr, on behalf of Marc Miller, ...

Sep 29, 2020

Community drum circle highlights final weekend of Alberta Culture Days

As Alberta Culture Days wraps up at the end of September, this weekend is offering a pair of community events to partake in at Red Deer's Festival Hall.On Friday, Urban Aboriginal Voices Society (UAVS...

Sep 24, 2020

Powwow exhibit comes to Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery

"When your dress up real nice, your spirit loves that." - Sharon Baptiste, Women's Traditional Dancer and Knowledge Keeper. Meaning, respect and love - these are the qualities that a dancer's regalia ...

Andrew Snook Sep 15, 2020

RDC faculty and admin join 'Scholar Strike' against racial injustice

Staff and admin at Red Deer College threw their support behind a national social justice movement this week.Scholar Strike originated in the United States following a tweet by Dr. Anthea Butler addres...

Sep 11, 2020

RCMP Major Crimes investigating suspicious death at Sunchild First Nation

The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating a suspicious death that occurred on the Sunchild First Nation.A home on the First Nation was destroyed by fire late Wednesday night. Fire investigators atte...

Sep 11, 2020

Six First Nations in Alberta acquire equity stake in $1.5-billion power plant project

CALGARY - The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) has announced its first commitment to provide a loan guarantee to a consortium of six Alberta First Nations to enable their participat...

Sep 09, 2020

Maskwacis teen singer takes centre stage in NHL's Edmonton bubble

For 14-year-old Kiya Bruno and her family, Tuesday night was another special one.A recorded rendition of O'Canada sung by Bruno in Cree and English was played prior to the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs mat...

Sep 03, 2020

Medicine Hat High School to discontinue Mohawks, Kwahommies names

MEDICINE HAT, AB - For decades, the 'Mohawks' and 'Kwahommies' names have been synonymous with Medicine Hat High School's sports programs.On Thursday, Medicine Hat High School announced it will be dis...

Sep 03, 2020

New partnership promises economic opportunity for Métis region

CALGARY - A newly formed partnership aims to allow for a collaborative exploration of economic opportunities within the Mtis Homeland in Southern Alberta.Calgary-based Steel River Group Inc. announced...

Sep 02, 2020