Mental health needs among children on the rise
The hours spent on direct mental health support have steadily risen since the 2018-19 pre-pandemic school year. (Graphics by Rachal Elliott/Community Impact Newspaper)
EPCOR solar farm honoured with Indigenous name gifted by Enoch Cree Nation
“We are proud to give this name and in doing so we acknowledge EPCOR’s desire to steward these lands, to connect our peoples to this place, and to seek reconciliation. We are proud of our relationship with EPCOR and of the future. We will walk together,” said Chief Billy Morin of Enoch Cree Nation.
Justice still not done for Chantel Moore: NWAC to form ‘justice table’ to end police killings
“The killing of Chantel Moore was horrific and unconscionable. The slaughter of any Aboriginal woman, woman or man, is horrific and unacceptable. We have worked hard to demand justice and an end to this systemic police violence, but to no avail. The system is out of whack, it needs to be repaired; so we take the initiative with our community to act to fix it.”
– Lynne Groulx, NWAC Executive Director
Chef Crystal Wahpepah on the power of Indigenous cuisine: ‘Native foods are overlooked’
(The Guardian - May 15, 2022) - Out on the sunny patio at Wahpepah’s Kitchen, sizzling plates of bison and deer make their way down...
Métis Nation of Alberta Welcomes Upcoming Visit of Pope Francis to Canada
(Edmonton, AB - May 16, 2022) - The President of the Metis Nation of Alberta is hopeful the upcoming visit by Pope Francis to Canada...