Treaty 8
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Alberta First Nation sues Ottawa over $5 treaty annuity, argues amount stuck in 1899The Chief of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation says the annual treaty payments that members receive from Ottawa hasn't increased in more than a century.PoliticsJul 15
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Civil disobedience an option if Alberta referendum proceeds: First Nations chiefsTreaty 8's grand chief said First Nations will stop the referendum in any way they can, including getting in the way of industry, or, in his words, 'getting out on the highway.'CanadaJun 4
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‘He took one last breath’: Alberta woman mourns fiancé killed in motorcycle vs. semi crashRCMP said an oncoming semi truck crossed the centre line on Highway 2 near Sucker Creek First Nation and hit a group of motorcycle riders, killing two riders.CanadaSep 2, 2024
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3rd First Nation group wants use of Jasper National Park, saying they were evicted in 1911The Aseniwuche Winewak Nation, based in Grande Cache, said it wants in on a deal signed with the Simpcw and Stoney First Nations.CanadaOct 31, 2023
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Parks Canada signs agreement with First Nations, opens door to harvesting in JasperParks Canada said the agreement is part of a larger move within the agency to reopen lands to First Nations from which they were removed when the parks were created.CannabisOct 17, 2023
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U of A and Treaty 8 First Nations offer rehab medicine program for Indigenous students'We are committed to creating pathways for First Nations high school students to the rehabilitation professions: occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.'CanadaSep 28, 2023
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Affordable housing project underway for Treaty 8 Indigenous youthBy next year, two apartment buildings will be built featuring 62 residences, kitchens, mental health and wellness resources as well as a space to prepare for the future.CanadaSep 27, 2023
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B.C. reaches revenue sharing, land management deals with McLeod Lake Indian BandChief Harley Chingee of the McLeod Lake Indian Band says the agreements will benefit today's members while providing healthy lands for future generations.PoliticsMay 3, 2023
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Indigenous leaders send strong message about sovereignty actsIndigenous leaders have been outspoken about their disapproval of Alberta's sovereignty act and continue to send messages to the government to revoke the legislation.PoliticsDec 12, 2022
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Alberta First Nations leaders stand against premier’s sovereignty actThe chiefs of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 say they will work together to oppose Premier Danielle Smith's planned sovereignty legislation and its "Alberta First" agenda.PoliticsNov 18, 2022
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