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Chief Tony Alexis criticizes Alberta's vaccine roll out

Chief Tony Alexis criticizes Alberta's vaccine roll out

On January 19, Chief of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Tony Alexis, condemned the Alberta Government for its handling and distribution of its COVID vaccines. 
Keystone Pipeline cancellation impacts its First Nation investors in Alberta

Keystone Pipeline cancellation impacts its First Nation investors in Alberta

While it’s clear that Biden has thrown a wrench into the Federal and Provincial Government’s plans, they are not the only ones affected as First Nations from Alberta and Saskatchewan have also promised to invest money into the Keystone pipeline.
Author, playwright Maria Campbell says conciliation begins with self

Author, playwright Maria Campbell says conciliation begins with self

Campbell is a much-credentialed scholar, the recipient of honourary doctorates, a published author and playwright, fluent in four languages, and Officer of the Order of Canada.
COVID vaccinations begin on Alberta First Nations amid rising numbers and states of emergencies

COVID vaccinations begin on Alberta First Nations amid rising numbers and states of emergencies

Alberta Health says individuals on First Nations reserves aged 65 and up are currently prioritized in Phase 1B of the province’s vaccination schedule slated for February.
COVID-19 vaccination underway in Siksika

COVID-19 vaccination underway in Siksika

“Aikimmotsiiyika in Blackfoot means take care of each other and we will do just that by getting immunized,”
Cochrane man using donations to help furnish Wesley First Nation homes

Cochrane man using donations to help furnish Wesley First Nation homes

“I’ve got too much, I don’t even know where to put it all, that’s the trouble. But I know there’s a need so I’m not going to say ‘well these people are good.’”
Cascade Power Project with First Nations’ multi-million-dollar equity stake wins Deal of the Year award

Cascade Power Project with First Nations’ multi-million-dollar equity stake wins Deal of the Year award

In September, ISC and the Cascade Power Project became AIOC’s first commitment.to Indigenous investment in a natural resource project.
Stoney Nakoda First Nation declares State of Local Emergency after rapid rise in COVID-19 cases

Stoney Nakoda First Nation declares State of Local Emergency after rapid rise in COVID-19 cases

“So far we’ve done good and I think we’re going to beat this,” Crawford said. “Just stay home and avoid people.”
Parks Canada Submits Plan To Save Wood Buffalo National Park’s Heritage Status

Parks Canada Submits Plan To Save Wood Buffalo National Park’s Heritage Status

A UNESCO report in 2019 concluded that the park’s “outstanding universal value” was at risk because of climate change, upstream hydroelectric developments and resource extraction.
Edmonton Police Service seeks Indigenous members for Nîsohkamâkewin Council

Edmonton Police Service seeks Indigenous members for Nîsohkamâkewin Council

The council will consist of 16 to 18 Indigenous people who will advise various units within EPS on the internal changes necessary to implement the police-based Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 2015 final report
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