DiCaprio acknowledges Indigenous peoples in Golden Globe speech

Muriel Stanley Venne is not a fan of more studies, more committees and more petitions when it comes to examining the issues facing Indigenous communities. But she is reserving judgement on the latest research project announced in early December by Aboriginal Relations Minister Kathleen Ganley.

Warrant issued in homicide investigation

January
7, 2016

Onion
Lake Cree Nation may have gotten an early Christmas present from the Liberal
government but it wasn’t timely enough.

(From left) McMurray Metis executive Vice President Bill Louttit and President Gail Gaillups with new general manager Daniel Stuckless and outgoing GM Kyle Harrietha. (Photo: supplied)

McMurray Metis hires new GM

January 6, 2016

A recent list released of stops to be made by the ministers conducting pre-inquiry meetings for murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls does not include either Calgary or Edmonton.

“That is so, so important. It is extremely important that Alberta be included and involved,” said Muriel Stanley Venne, president and founder of the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. “We’ve had our share of terrible, terrible deaths in this province and they continue to happen which is very grievous to me.”

Going Home Star - Truth and Reconciliation embarks on a national tour with performances across the country including a stop in Toronto for two performances on February 5 and 6, 2016.

Challenging film shooting a
worthwhile experience

January 5, 2016

Progress Alberta wants Albertans – and Canadians – to understand that that there is much to be proud of in a province that is often labelled “red neck.”

“Alberta is more progressive than it is conservative,” said Lewis Cardinal, one of 10 members of Progress Alberta’s advisory board.

Father refuses to testify further in fatality inquiry into sons’ deaths