Verdict to be appealed

By the time Edmonton claims the title of the Canadian city with the highest urban Aboriginal population, Mayor Don Iveson wants to have laid a foundation that creates caring, welcoming Edmontonians.

“I think it’s worth celebrating …that we’re on track to have the largest Aboriginal urban population, but ensuring by the time we get there this is a more respectful place, that we have achieved some measure of reconciliation, and that we’ve combatted racism and negative stereotypes,” said Iveson.

Over the next year, the Fort McKay First Nation will work with the province and industry stakeholders to develop a sub-regional plan that will protect traditional territory around Moose Lake.

The province’s promise to help First Nations students to have the “same educational opportunities” as their non-Aboriginal counterparts has taken a blow in Budget 2015.

The budget, which was brought down on March 26, included a $1.4 million slash in grants to school boards for Aboriginal students.

Not even two weeks earlier, Premier Jim Prentice, who along with Education Minister Gordon Dirks and Aboriginal Relations Associate Minister David Dorward, met with Grand Chiefs and Chiefs to talk about education as a priority for his government.

Harrietha kicks off campaign

Lethbridge lends voice to issue of murdered, missing Indigenous women

Jean new Wildrose leader

Treaty 8 First Nations are joining a growing chorus calling for the removal of Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt for what they describe as disrespectful and offensive statements made during a March 20th meeting with First Nations leaders in Calgary.

Poor NSD school attendance focus of Auditor General

Emergency management services agreement extended