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Sept. 16, 2015. Results of one of three polls
undertaken by Mainstreet Research indicate that Liberal Matt Grant is in a statistical
tie with Conservative Len Webber in the riding of Calgary Confederation. There
is no incumbent in that riding. While Grant has a strong lead with those 18-34
years of age, undecided voters are leaning toward Webber. In…
RCMP update on disappearance and Amber Alert for Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette, age 2
During a live press conference held at 1 pm today the RCMP stated that an arrest has been made in the disappearance of Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette, age 2.
The RCMP have arrested a 22 year old male, whose name was not released, from Blairmore, AB.
A white van was also…
Over a year after Colton James Crowshoe’s body was found floating in the retention pond off Stoney Trail in Calgary, city police have yet to charge anyone in the homicide. Today, Sept. 14, Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Fire Department aquatics team returned to the pond to search for additional evidence. CFD divers entered the pond at 16 Avenue N.E. and Stoney Trail. Crowshoe, 18, was…
Liberals showcase commitments to education funding and economic opportunities for First Nations
Aboriginal Affairs Critic Carolyn Bennett showcased Liberal Commitments to education funding and economic opportunities for First Nations and spoke about how, “it has to be about preserving and enhancing language and culture,” but also, “All Canadians need to know our shared…
“We want everyone to understand the importance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and those calls to action. That means that we, as the Liberal Party, have accepted, in entirety, all of the calls to action,” said Liberal Critic for Aboriginal Affairs Carolyn Bennett.
Bennett spoke to a media and Alberta Liberal candidates from northern Alberta on Sept. 10, in Edmonton, a day…
During a news conference last week to discuss the priorities for the 2015 federal election campaign as they relate to First Nations people, National Chief Perry Bellegarde revealed he would not vote in the federal election because he wanted to remain non-partisan.
National Chief Bellegarde has been advocating for First Nations to vote throughout the country. As well, the AFN has been…
Enoch Cree Nation woman Ashley (Callingbull) Burnham became the first Canadian and first First Nation’s woman to be crowned Mrs. Universe. She took the title at the pageant in Belarus on Aug. 29. . Said Burnham, 25, on her Facebook page, “Representing First Nations on the international stage was the best feeling in the world. I'm so proud to be Mrs. Universe 2015.” In…
Cassie Flett credits the Alberta Future Leaders program for getting her into university.
Currently in her second year at Mount Royal University, Flett, 26, from Gift Lake Metis Settlement, believes it was AFL mentors like Melissa Tierney, who encouraged her to pursue post-secondary education.
“Melissa would keep pushing me and pushing me to apply,” said Flett,…
Metis artist Christi Belcourt has taken a temporary leap into fashion with stunning results.
Italian fashion company Valentino approached her this year with designs for a new line featuring patterns and detailing inspired by Belcourt’s work. Belcourt, who was contacted by email initially, researched the company before accepting their offer.
“I had to know who they were and their…
Following a major disappointment at her most recent competition, Jaimie Thibeault is looking forward to her next volleyball excursions.
The 25-year-old, who was born in Grande Prairie, is a member of the Canadian women’s volleyball squad. The club only managed to win one of its four matches at the Pan American Games, which were held in July in Toronto and surrounding communities.
…“I am very interested in creating work that helps the audience to see the natural world with fresh eyes,” said Sandra Laronde, artistic director and CEO of Red Sky Performance and director of Indigenous arts at the Banff Centre. “My creative mission is new ways of seeing.”
Her most recent dance creation, Backbone, which premiered at the Margaret Greenham Theatre on Aug. 27, is…
When Josh Alexis got the opportunity to help Karen McCarthy plan an upcoming three-day conference on murdered and missing Indigenous women, he jumped on board.
Alexis felt McCarthy was “going about it the right way,” and after his community of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation recently had two women go missing--including a family member of his--he can relate to the cause. But he reminds…
The fire that devastated the Red Crow College will delay the opening of an exhibit that focused on the Kainai Chieftainship and recently found a permanent home at the college after spending time at the Galt Museum in Lethbridge.
Photographs will have to be reprinted and plaques made anew by the Galt for Robert First Charger’s display, which is a series of photographs with labels, and…
For the first time in the three years that Edmonton has hosted Treaty 6 Recognition Day, an Alberta premier has been in attendance. The timing was perfect as the third annual event, held on Aug. 21, marked 138 years to the day after the signing of the adhesion, which brought a handful of Northern Alberta bands into the treaty. Also fitting was that the opening prayer was delivered by…
Five First Nations were in a federal court in Saskatoon Aug. 18 and 19 to ask the judge to stay an application by the minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development that seeks to force them to publish their consolidated financial statements. The judge reserved his decision.
The First Nations argued that the Harper government had enacted racist policy by forcing First…