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.
Court Rules that Manitoba Government Discriminates Against First Nations Children in the Child Welfare System
“It is clear that the provincial system does not serve the best interest of our children, and as a result, our families and Nations. ”
– Acting Grand Chief Cornell McLean
Statement by Assembly of First Nations National Chief Roseanne Archibald
“As leader of the AFN, it is my duty to advise His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales that the very frauds and abuses which The Royal Proclamation directed be ended have only been perpetrated and permitted and that cannot and should not occur further.”
– Assembly of First Nations National Chief Roseanne Archibald
Prince Charles, Camilla wrap up Platinum Jubilee visit in Northwest Territories
The last royal visit to Northwest Territories was in 2011, when Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, were welcomed by large crowds during a one-day stop in the North during a whirlwind first royal tour for the newlyweds. This royal visit was to culminate with a celebration in Yellowknife in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Canada’s Indigenous Leaders Ask For Royal Apology
Canada is dealing with a scandal which saw indigenous children die or be abused in residential schools. There have been calls for the Queen to apologise over the issue.
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,...
Indigenous Canadians make a painful plea on eve of British royal visit
(Star-Phoenix - Reporting by Jenna Zucker Editing by Denny Thomas and Paul Simao - May 16, 2022) - As Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife...
Advocate calls for law reform, better protection of children’s rights in province’s child welfare system
)FREDERICTON, NB - May 16, 2022 - Press Release) – New Brunswick must act with more urgency to protect children at risk of harm, according...
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...
IRC Sees Opinion on Impact Assessment Act as “a victory for Indigenous rights”
CALGARY, AB - May 12, 2022 - Press Release) – The Indian Resource Council, an organization representing over 130 First Nations who produce or have...