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Papaschase First Nation Chief Calvin Bruneau wants to ensure that what happened with remains found over the years in the Rossdale Flats area will not happen at other unmarked burial sites in the city of Edmonton.
“I’ve been trying to get a burial policy created…. I hoped to get the city to adopt that but the law department stepped in and (the city) didn’t want to get into that,” said…
Regional Chief Cameron Alexis is hopeful that a recent meeting with the premier that included Grand Chiefs and the Assembly of First Nations National Chief will begin a “higher level of political discussions.”
The Chiefs, along with National Chief Shawn Atleo, met with Premier Alison Redford, and ministers Robin Campbell (Aboriginal Relations) and Jeff Johnson (Education) on Feb. 27.…
Flashing cash were faculty from the department of Business, Arts and Humanities at Portage College: Bonita Decaire (left) and Val Lyons organized the food drive with (centre) Guy Gervais, dean of the department.
BMO Financial Group has donated 67 original pastel portraits by Nicholas de Grandmaison (1892-1978) from its art collection to the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery. The collection, which is valued at more than $1.66 million, spans a period of over 30 years and traces the development of de Grandmaison’s talent and facility as one of the most important painters and portraitists of…
ATCO Sustainable Communities will construct a Child and Family Services administration facility for the Tsuu T’ina First Nation. The facility will be one of the cornerstone buildings that deliver health and wellness services to the community. “The Tsuu T’ina First Nation continues to develop significant infrastructure to better meet the needs of our community,” said Councilor Leon…
The Gift Lake school has been in operation since Jan. 19, after being closed Oct. 4, 2012, when mould and asbestos were discovered inside the building. Elementary students were allowed back first because construction in the elementary wing was finished earlier than the other areas. ECS students and office staff returned to the school following the Family Day long weekend in February…
Constance Day Chief, Lloyd Desjarlais, and Cynthia Jim are the Alberta recipients of Canada Post’s Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards. Awards were handed out to 24 people from across the country. Applicants must have resumed studies after at least 12 months away from the education system. The winners of the $1,000 annual prize are chosen by a jury of representatives of Canada Post and one…
The fatality report on Bernadette Auger, who suffered fatal gunshot wounds at the hands of the Edmonton City Police on Jan. 16, 2010, was released by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General. The inquiry found there was “nothing that the police could have done differently when faced with these events. Accordingly, there are no recommendations to make for the prevention of similar deaths.”…
The Energy Resources Conservation Board has issued enforcement actions against Plains Midstream Canada, Pembina Pipeline Corporation and Pengrowth Energy for pipeline spills that occurred in 2011. The ERCB issued four high-risk enforcement actions against Plains Midstream Canada in relation to the April 28, 2011, 28,000 barrels spill of crude oil on the Rainbow Pipeline in Northern Sunrise…
Rural doctors have been joined by the Wildrose Opposition in expressing concern over government plans to relocate Medevac Services from Edmonton City Centre to Edmonton International. Northern doctors claim there are dangers in moving the Medevac services, which would add 40 to 50 minutes to every emergency. The Alberta Liberals are also slamming the Redford government for a recently released…
More than 300 spectators donated more than 50 pounds of non-perishable food and approximately $350 in cash at the hockey game on Feb. 9 at the Bold Centre in Lac La Biche to help support the community food bank and the Portage College food bank. “We’re very pleased with the money raised and want to thank the fans for their generosity,” said Guy Gervais, Dean of the Business, Arts and…
The amazing cast and producers of Making Treaty 7 after their Feb. 23 performance.
Making Treaty 7 Symposium and Workshop performance
To conclude Calgary’s year as Cultural Capital of Canada which officially ends on March 31, Calgary 2012 has initiated a legacy cultural project, promoting the city’s cultural identity by examining the…
Third-year science student Kayla Lavallee is the first recipient of the Métis Elder Marge Friedel Award.
Métis Elder honoured with award
The University of Alberta has honoured long time Métis Elder and stalwart Aboriginal Student Services Centre contributor Marg Friedel by naming an award after her. Friedel died suddenly, just as…
Jesse Cardinal is concerned that the province’s approach to water discussion is an indication that the government already has a plan in place that will see water made accessible to industry and water licence holders at the expense of First Nations.
“Two groups of people are saying they have first rights to water, treaty people and license holders and obviously the government is siding…
If Bill C-27, the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, becomes law the Sawridge First Nation has given notice it will take legal action.
Chief Roland Twinn told the Senate Standing Committee on Aboriginal Peoples on Feb. 12 that the bill was in conflict with Sect. 52 of the Constitution Act, which states that any law contradicting the Constitution is invalid.
“If it comes…