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AUMA provides input on the province’s renewal of the First Nations and Metis Settlements consultation policies

September 12, 2018 In 2016, the Ministry of Indigenous Relations began engaging First Nations, Metis Settlements, industry and municipal governments about proposed changes to the province’s policies that guide how First Nations and Metis Settlements will be consulted on any development of land and natural resources that will impact treaty rights or Indigenous peoples’ traditional […]

by ahnationtalk on September 13, 2018320 Views

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AltaGas announces the filing of a preliminary prospectus for the initial public offering of AltaGas Canada Inc. which includes AltaGas’ Canadian utilities and certain renewable power assets in Canada

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ AltaGas Expects to Own a Significant Minority Interest Upon Close of the Initial Public Offering CALGARY, Sept. 13, 2018– AltaGas continues to execute on its strategy to reshape the company with a focus on Gas and U.S. Utilities AltaGas expects […]

by ahnationtalk on September 13, 2018247 Views

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Surveying and mapping team joins search for missing teen on northern Alberta lake – Global News

September 13, 2018 Crews continue to comb Gregoire Lake in northern Alberta for a 16-year-old boy who went missing on Sept. 1. On Thursday, Wood Buffalo RCMP said members of the Gregoire Lake Reserve, Fort McMurray 468 First Nation contacted Compass Geomatics Ltd., a mapping and surveying company, to assist in the search. Police said […]

by ahnationtalk on September 13, 2018250 Views

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Donation trifecta creates endowment for Métis students – Medicine Hat News

September 13, 2018 Medicine Hat News Métis students at Medicine Hat College now have a $130,000 endowment in their name after a tripartite donation Wednesday. The Rupertsland Institute and Métis Education Foundation contributed $100,000 to support MHC’s Métis student body, with the school pitching in an extra $30,000. Audrey Peltras, president of the Métis Nation […]

by ahnationtalk on September 13, 2018328 Views

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Edmonton Eskimos are being forced to play the name game – Calgary’s Business

The CFL team has carried the name for a long time and it’s not racist or demeaning in any way The Edmonton Eskimos are legendary. From the time of Jackie Parker and Normie Kwong, they’ve been one of the toughest contenders in the Canadian Football League. Now they face demands to change their name. Some […]

by ahnationtalk on September 13, 2018278 Views

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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says First Nations will Drive a Reset of National Dialogue on Rights

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says First Nations will Drive a Reset of National Dialogue on Rights September 13, 2018 (Ottawa, ON):  Following a successful two-day national policy forum, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde stated that AFN will press for a reset of a process launched by the Government […]

by ahnationtalk on September 13, 2018519 Views

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Thousands of Canadians in path of extreme storms: Global Affairs Canada – CP

Source: The Canadian Press Sep 13, 2018  Global Affairs Canada says thousands of Canadians are in the path of extreme weather expected to hit the U.S. and Southeast Asia. The department says 440 Canadians have registered in areas expected to be impacted by hurricane Florence, while 3,446 Canadians have registered in areas expected to be impacted by […]

by ahnationtalk on September 13, 2018280 Views

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Calgary scraps proposal to allow people to use legal pot in designated areas – CP

Source: The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2018  CALGARY _ After some sober second thought the City of Calgary has ground out the idea of allowing people to use marijuana in four designated public areas once cannabis becomes legal next month. A proposal called for setting aside four areas in Ward 9 that would be exempt from Calgary’s […]

by ahnationtalk on September 13, 2018267 Views

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Rupertsland Institute: Major Gift Announcement for Métis Students at Lakeland College

Lloydminster, AB (September 11, 2018) — Today, the Rupertsland Institute and the Métis Education Foundation have announced a significant gift to support Métis student success and leadership at Lakeland College. This gift builds on a previous commitment made in 2015 by the Métis Nation of Alberta and its affiliates – the Rupertsland Institute and the […]

by ahnationtalk on September 12, 2018284 Views

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Local athlete, Jessina Goodswimmer plays on gold medal winning team at Alberta Indigenous Games – Smoky River Express

The fifth annual Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) took place at Edmonton’s Callingwood Park from August 15 to August 19. Master of ceremonies, Stanley Isadore, an actor recognized for his roles in “The Academy” and “Blackstone” TV series, introduced the grand entry of Chiefs, other dignitaries and guests of honour along with athletes, coaches, dancers and […]

by ahnationtalk on September 12, 2018400 Views

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