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Canadians are not expected to go to the polls for at least another year, but the New Democratic Party has its first candidate seeking nomination. On June 20, Lewis Cardinal announced he hopes to once more carry the banner for the federal party in the riding of Edmonton Centre. No nominations can be made until changes to federal ridings are finalized this fall.
An election could be…
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society is waiting for funding to come through for an employment program that will help youth leaving care.
Providing jobs is one way of answering the question, “Where Do We Go From Here?” as posed by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in a symposium co-hosted with the Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research. The symposium was the…
Those who stay up-to-date with current events in Canada have heard of Idle No More, but at the same time, may not know how the movement arose and how it impacts society.
The Edmonton-Leduc NDP Riding Association helped address these questions in a recent discussion forum held in Edmonton.
“Understanding Idle No More: what does it mean for us?”
attempted to put Idle No More…
Despite assurances to the contrary, the Dene Tha’ First Nation is concerned about the impact a 9,500 cubic metre produced water spill will have on land in their traditional territory.
Apache Canada Ltd. notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board on June 1 about the spill, which occurred less than 15 km north of a Dene Tha’ reserve and within 1.5 km of the Zama River, and covered…
Shortly all eight units available for youth from the Ben Calf Robe Society will be occupied.
Last September, the organization launched its Supported Independent Living Program, which assists youth from ages 16-24 years.
“(We provide accommodations for youth who) demonstrate a desire and dedication to continue with secondary or post-secondary studies,” said Executive Director…
First Nations and Métis Grades 1-4 students from Glenbow School in Cochrane were awarded for their community-focus in selling cards to raise money for the Nakoda Food Bank.
Warrior Paint: painting to fight hunger
First Nations and Métis Grades 1-4 students from Glenbow School in Cochrane are taking their community involvement a step…
Garett Ross and Michaela Washburn in the Canadian premiere of Albee’s “At Home At the Zoo,” which was one of the productions during the 5th annual Rubaboo Arts Festival.
Rubaboo Festival showcases Aboriginal art
Alberta Aboriginal Performing Arts hosted its 5th annual Rubaboo Arts Festival from June 4-16. Rubaboo, which means “stew,” provided a wide variety of work…
A Métis professor from Alberta placed second and was awarded $10,000 in a company-sponsored arts competition.
David Garneau was the runner-up in the Cenovus Energy competition, which attracted 37 entrants.
The company staged the competition in order to help raise the profile of various Alberta and Saskatchewan artists. Officials from Cenovus Energy were also keen to display the…
An Edmonton pediatrician has been recognized for her work in Aboriginal communities.
Dr. Lola Baydala was honoured with a Community Scholar Award from the University of Alberta during a recent event held at Edmonton’s City Hall.
This marked the first year the university handed out its Community Connections Awards. Awards for community leader and University of Alberta advocacy…
The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women has awarded Elizabeth Ferguson, coordinator of Native Student advising at the University of Lethbridge, an Esquao award.
“I was shocked when I heard I received this award. I was honoured and humbled by the recognition, but this award does not just belong to me. This award belongs to all the academics, community members and all…
Long before the introduction of stirrups and forceps, generations of Inuit babies were being born in Canada’s far north. Birthing practices were passed down from mother to daughter, and the people continued to thrive in the harsh climate of their homeland. Many of their stories are preserved and shared in a new book by Beverly O’Brien, registered midwife and nursing professor at the University…
Though his side returned from the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships with some hardware, Coach Taylor Harnett had some mixed feelings.
Harnett was the bench boss for the Alberta boys squad that captured the bronze medal at the national tournament, which concluded May 4 in Kahnawake, Que.
Alberta doubled Manitoba 6-3 in the bronze-medal contest. British Columbia emerged…
Sherri-Ann Nedland is one of many Aboriginal students at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology who looks forward to a bright future. Having recently completed her on-campus final semester in the accelerated Water and Wastewater Operator program is a relief.
“I don’t have to carry that huge back pack of books around with me anymore,” she said. Now she is looking forward to her…
Political involvement is nothing new to Michelle Thrush who first became active with the Lubicon protests when she 17. Along with Cree Métis visual artist and writer Aaron Paquette, award winning actor Thrush presented at “A Call to Arts,” the fourth annual New Sun Gathering, celebrating Indigenous Arts and Artists at Blue Quills First Nations College.
The theme of this year’s New Sun…
While some inroads have been made in recruiting Aboriginal health care workers to First Nations communities, a great need for physicians, dentists, diagnostic technicians and a host of other practitioners remains. With only three First Nations communities in Alberta serviced by Indigenous physicians, Saddle Lake, Siksika and Fort Chipewyan, there is a pressing need to recruit more Aboriginal…