Chief Tony Alexis

• Alberta chief critical of Premier Danielle Smith’s claim of Indigenous roots

  A First Nations leader in Alberta is questioning Premier Danielle Smith's claim of Indigenous heritage.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2022
  
• Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation hosts campers going to see the Pope at Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage

  With the Pope's visit to Lac Ste. Anne barring pilgrims to camp at that site, the nearby Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation has opened its grounds to visitors.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2022
  
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• National urban park in the works for the City of Edmonton

  “Edmontonians are united by our love of nature and getting outside," Mayor Sohi said adding that being close to natural spaces increases wellbeing and connection.

  Environment

  Mar 14, 2022
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• Indigenous non-profit group seeks ownership stake in Trans Mountain Pipeline

  Chief Tony Alexis of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation said 14 Indigenous communities along the Trans Mountain Pipeline's route in Alberta and B.C. have already signed on.

  Economy

  Jan 24, 2022
• Alexis Nakota Sioux Chief criticizes Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

  As of Tuesday, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) lists Alberta as having 4,086 confirmed cases within First Nations.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2021
• Indigenous group from Alberta adds rival bid for Trans Mountain pipeline

  Alberta's Iron Coalition is the second Indigenous group to bid on the Trans Mountain pipeline.

  Economy

  Jun 5, 2019
• Alberta MLA Dave Schneider sorry for saying Indigenous people disengaged

  Alberta MLA Dave Schneider is apologizing for saying Indigenous people don't tend to vote and, when they do engage in politics, they only want to talk to the prime minister.

  Politics

  Jan 16, 2018
• Alberta First Nation holds rally to bring attention to ongoing violence

  A small number of residents of a First Nation northwest of Edmonton got together to stage a rally on Thursday to bring attention to what they say is becoming a large problem: rising crime.

  Crime

  Feb 2, 2017
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• ‘We asked for prayers for our people’: Alberta First Nation chief meets with Pope

  Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Chief Tony Alexis met with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Wednesday during a trip that came at the request of the nation's community.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2016