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The Blood Tribe in southern Alberta has declared a state of emergency regarding a drug that has taken the lives of too many people in a short period of time in their community.
Staff Sergeant Joseph Many Fingers says prescription drug overdose has definitely taken its toll.
Clip – “We’ve had a lot of deaths recently within the past 5 to 6 months, approximately 10 deaths…
A member of the Beaver Lake Cree Nation is this year’s recipient of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Mel Benson has been recognized for having made a significant contribution to the economic growth and development of Aboriginal people.
“I received an email to call the organization... I called them and I was sitting in my home office chair and I…
Julia Soucie is hoping to take advantage of an Aboriginal component that will soon be added to the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association’s HIGH FIVE program.
ARPA has been running HIGH FIVE since 2007. The training program focuses on how coaches, leaders and instructors can enhance the quality of sport and recreation programs in their communities. But until now, very few of those…
Blended learning – a combination of on-line and videoconferencing – and straight on-line learning provide a much needed opportunity for adult students in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to improve their lives.
“It’s learning anytime, anywhere,” said Catherine Koch, vice-president academic, at Keyano College, “and then people have access to things they wouldn’t otherwise have…
Alexandra Lazarowich has been on both sides of the camera and that experience has told her that the non-traditional woman’s role of creating the story suits her better than telling the story.
But her years as an actress have helped prepare her for life on the other side of the lens.
“Part of what makes me a good producer was being a not so successful actor,” Lazarowich, who…
Indspire Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Elsie Yanik epitomizes a life of giving and kindness. At age 97, altruism is at the core of her being. “I love people,” she said. “I never look at their colour; I look at their heart.”
Yanik was recognized for her commitment to health, education and Indigenous heritage, exemplified by her service as president of Voice of Native Women of…
Tsuu T’ina beauty to compete in Miss Universe Canada pageant
Cree Big Plume, of the Tsuu T’ina Nation, is headed to the preliminaries of the Miss Universe Canada pageant, which will determine Canada’s representative at the annual Miss Universe Pageant. Big Plume, who works as a treaty researcher in the band office’s land claims department, was scouted by Patti Falconer…
“Narcisse, if you met him, he touched your life forever,” said Michelle Thrush at a memorial to honour the lives of Kainai Elder Narcisse Blood, and Michael Green, co-founder of Calgary’s One Yellow Rabbit Theatre.
Blood’s and Green’s lives were taken in a tragic multiple vehicle crash north of Regina on Feb. 10. Two well-known Saskatchewan artists, Michele Sereda and Lacy Morin-…
The sixth annual Rubaboo Festival took place in early February. This year’s event saw a number of changes, and more are on the horizon.
Rubaboo is a Métis-Michif word (mixture of French and Indigenous) for a stew made on the trap line. The festival, organized by Alberta Aboriginal Arts, is multi-disciplinary, showcasing theatre, music, dance, art, food, family, and youth events, as well…
Annual event lights ravine
A teepee glows in the darkness of the Mill Creek Ravine during the Flying Canoe Adventure. The annual event took place on Feb. 6 and 7 and is a combination of French Canadian and First Nations legend, which was told by lost canoeists along a trail in the ravine. The area was illuminated by colourful lanterns and artwork and two teepees offered…
Funding from the provincial government and strong mutual aid agreements with neighbouring communities are two reasons why Chief Administrative Officer Darwin Eckstrom expects Horse Lake First Nation will be spared the tragedy that befell a family on a Saskatchewan reserve.
On Feb. 17, a house fire on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation claimed the lives of two toddlers. The 911 call went…
Premier Jim Prentice has expressed his disappointment at President Barack Obama’s decision to veto approval of Keystone XL pipeline. The US Congress approved the project on Feb. 11, but on Feb. 24 Obama vetoed the legislation. “The debate will continue and, just as I did during my recent visit to Washington, I will continue to communicate Alberta’s record as a safe, secure and reliable energy…
With the Progressive Conservatives ramping up for an early election, the Wildrose Party has moved its leadership selection to March 28. After receiving feedback from members, constituency associations, and candidates, the Wildrose Party executive council voted unanimously to accelerate the leadership process. “We’re a grassroots party and members have been clear they want a new leader in place…
First Nations, along with representatives from all levels of government, industry, and emergency management agencies, participated in an exercise that simulated an ice storm sweeping across the province, bringing mass casualties, derailments, collapsing buildings and power outages. The emergency management exercise, aimed at testing the government’s response to potential disasters, is held…
Siksika First Nation will receive $8.9 million from the federal government towards the completion of a new elementary school. The new building, which is set to replace the aged Crowfoot School, will be 3,319 square metres and able to accommodate up to 300 students from preschool to Grade 6. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2015 and completion is expected in 2017. The money was…