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Researchers from the University of Lethbridge along with community partners are establishing a unique research opportunity to look into issues related to the urban Aboriginal population.
The Centre for Urban Aboriginal Research will assist with developing research that is relevant to issues for urban Aboriginal people. Members of the research group will join with regional Aboriginal…
The 2012 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards were announced recently and two well-known Alberta names were included in the prestigious list. Dr. Leona Makokis was recognized for her contribution to education while Chief Victor Buffalo received the nod for the business and commerce category.
Makokis, of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation, has worked since the mid-70s with Blue Quills First…
Scott Brass has certainly changed his life.
The turning point came in 2004. At the time Brass was a single dad with custody of his five-year-old daughter.
Brass though wasn’t making some wise lifestyle choices. Besides being a heavy drinker and smoker, Brass was also doing his share of drugs.
“I knew I had to change,” said Brass, adding he had even contemplated suicide. “I…
The timing is ideal.
With the recent extensive media coverage of the living conditions at Attiwapiskat in northern Ontario, many are only now starting to realize the scope of work that needs to be done on First Nations across the country.
As a result, a two-day First Nations Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Communities will be held at Enoch’s River Cree Resort, Feb. 29 and…
Aboriginal students gain insights into entrepreneurship
On Jan 31, Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band delivered a special Insight Lecture on business leadership, risk-taking and entrepreneurship at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business. Louie’s lecture provided insights into entrepreneurship within the context of First Nations communities…
New housing for those in need
Edward Street opened its doors to the community on Jan. 23 with a ribbon cutting done by (from left) Homeward Trust Edmonton executive director Susan McGee, MP Laurie Hawn, vice-president of the Canadian Mental Health Association board of directors Linda Padgham, executive director of Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton Ione…
Kevin Littlelight expects Tsuu T’ina First Nation’s acceptance into the First Nations Land Management Regime to speed up the process for economic development.
“Our total focus is having economic development, sustainability, supporting that with what is out there and the lands regime looks to be that vehicle that is going to enable us to develop our projects further,” said Littlelight,…
Sciences and maths will be receiving extra emphasis in on-reserve schools in Treaty 8.
“We’re looking at the younger grades and junior high, saying okay, this is why math and science are important,” said Joseph Jobin, CEO of Treaty 8. “We’re looking at whatever it takes to get messages to the youth to stay in school and take a look at education.”
In January, Treaty 8 signed a…
After discussing strategy for the protection of woodland caribou with Environment Canada Minister Peter Kent at the First Nations - Crown gathering in Ottawa, Chief Allan Adam returned to Alberta to find out that the minister had decided not to issue an emergency order to protect the woodland caribou.
That decision was made Jan. 13, more than 10 days before Adam, chief of the Athabasca…
Alberta Chiefs say the First Nations-Crown gathering in Ottawa at the end of January was, at the most, an opportunity for First Nations to collectively express their concerns.
At the least, it was a good public relations ploy for Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
“It was just a photo opportunity,” said Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. He added that the…
At the end of January, Lethbridge College unveiled a mural commissioned by Delia Cross Child depicting the rich heritage of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit culture. Cross Child, an art teacher at Kainai High School on the Blood Reserve, attended Lethbridge College for general studies before going on to earn her education degree at the University of Lethbridge. Her work has been showcased…
Distrust of the process – especially after Prime Minister Stephen Harper voiced his support of the Northern Gateway project – permeated the five days of hearings held in Edmonton.
“In spite of knowing that the Prime Minister of this country is supporting this project, we still have to have hope because it’s not about us that’s sitting here, it’s about the future, our grandchildren and…
Photo caption: Youth singers come from Saskatchewan, Northern Alberta, T’suu Tina, Siksika and Morley to learn and continue age old traditions as older singers shared with the younger ones.
Pathways Community Services hosts annual round dance
Pathways Community Services held its 6th annual friendship round dance on Jan. 21. The…
Photo Caption: A cold New Year’s Day drew a large number of homeless and less fortunate to the Alex Taylor School/E4C Gymnasium for a free meal.
Rare New Year’s Day meal served
While many organizations in Edmonton host Christmas day meals, the New Year’s celebration hosted by the Bissell Centre at the Alex Taylor School/E4C Gymnasium…
Fifty medical students from the University of Alberta and University of Calgary met in December with Alberta Health and Wellness Minister Fred Horne and MLAs from across the province to emphasize the need to attract more Aboriginal students to medical school. The students hold that a disproportionately high number of medical students come from high-income families. Students hope to change this…