alberta first nations

• Métis Nation of Alberta has ‘monumental concerns’ with proposed curriculum

  "The tone of the curriculum carries a Eurocentric-American point of view that effectively eliminates the voice and history of the Métis Peoples in Alberta," Audrey Poitras said.

  Education

  Mar 31
• Death of Harlen Laboucan reveals ‘glaring disparities’ of Indigenous health care: doctors 

  Healthcare for First Nations in Canada has long been seen as substandard compared to the rest of the country.

  Canada

  Mar 31
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• Social studies, religion, Indigenous history sections of proposed Alberta curriculum under fire

  Alberta's proposed school curriculum is being criticized for blasting historical facts at kids, missing the mark on First Nations and religion.

  Education

  Mar 30
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• First Nations seek federal involvement, call Alberta review of coal project inadequate

  The Siksika and Kainai say the review planned by Alberta's energy regulator of the Montem Resources Tent Mountain proposal falls far short.

  Environment

  Mar 9
• Alberta First Nations oppose coal expansion in Rocky Mountains

  Two of Alberta's largest First Nations have written letters to coal companies saying they will oppose any new mine proposals in the Rocky Mountains.

  Politics

  Feb 24
• Calgary woman offers Indigenous history tours: ‘I love that it’s something I can share’

  Free self-guided audio tours are offered on St. Patrick's Island, across the Bow River from downtown Calgary.

  Environment

  Feb 19
• ‘Connection to culture’: Maskwacis elder support program back virtually for expectant parents

  A Maskawcis elder mentoring program is back providing important cultural supports to expectant parents.

  Canada

  Feb 7
• New Indigenous radio station The Raven launches in Edmonton: ‘It was emotional’

  The Raven will join Edmonton-based CFWE FM and Calgary-based CJWE FM as part of the Windspeaker Radio group.

  Canada

  Feb 1
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• Mask factory on Alberta reserve set to open, fully owned and operated by band members

  The first mask manufacturing plant on a Canadian reserve that is fully owned and operated by Indigenous people is set to launch in Alberta's Frog Lake First Nations.

  Features

  Jan 30
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• Alberta government policy change on coal mining in Rockies in court

  Alberta ranchers and First Nations oppose the government's decision to revoke a coal policy from 1976 that blocked development on some parts of the eastern slopes of the Rockies.

  Canada

  Jan 19