Annual Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage to return during Pope’s visit to Alberta
The papal visit is set to start in Edmonton on July 24, move on to the Quebec City area on July 27 and end in Iqaluit on July 29. It is to include public and private events with an emphasis on Indigenous participation.
Indigenous congregation in Edmonton’s inner city welcomes visit from Pope Francis
The Pope will visit the newly-restored Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples in Edmonton’s inner city on July 25 during his historic visit to Canada. Sometime during his Canadian trip, Francis is expected to deliver an apology for the harms suffered by Indigenous people at the hands of the Roman Catholic Church.
Canada Post issues commemorative stamp recognizing Métis leader Harry Daniels
One of Daniels’ most important contributions was successfully leading an effort to convince the federal government to enshrine the inherent rights of Métis and non-status Indians in the new Constitution.
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.
Trial of White Men Who Killed Two Indigenous Hunters in 2020 Begins
(The Guardian - May 16, 2022) - Two white Canadian men followed and then shot dead two Indigenous hunters because they believed they were thieves,...
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...