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Condolences for EPS officers Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan
Mar 17, 2023 Our hearts break for the families, friends, and colleagues of Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan, who tragically lost their lives yesterday. While we know that the relationship between Métis people and police has not always been positive, we send our deepest condolences to their loved ones as they grieve. Our thoughts […]
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Red Deer Elder remembered fondly as gentle, but ferocious – rdnewsnow.com
Feb 3, 2023 One of Red Deer’s most distinguished Indigenous Elders, Maggie Loney, sadly passed away recently following a short battle with leukemia. Loney, also known as Turtle Woman, was remembered at a very well-attended celebration of life in January. She died Dec. 27, 2022, aged 61. A Cree woman who was sadly part of […]
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Celebration of Life for former Rupertsland Institute Board of Governor Bruce Allen Gladue
October 20, 2022 It is with great sadness that former Rupertsland Institute Board of Governor (July 18, 2012 – July 18, 2015) Bruce Allen Gladue passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones on October 9, 2022, at the age of 61 years. Bruce will always be remembered for the role he played under […]
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Remembering Bruce Gladue
Oct 19, 2022 It is with great sadness that the Métis Nation of Alberta shares the passing of a leader and champion of our people and communities, Bruce Gladue. Bruce was born the sixth of ten children in Elk Point, Alberta, and he grew up in Glendon. He was always an exceptional storyteller, using the […]
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Message of Condolence to James Smith Cree Nation by Siksika Nation Chief and Council
September 8, 2022 On behalf of the Siksika Nation Chief and Council, staff, and members of Siksika Nation, we extend our sincere condolences, prayers, and solidarity with the James Smith Cree Nation community and all those communities, families, and individuals affected by this tragedy. Our relations spread throughout these lands, and our hearts stand with […]
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President extends condolences on passing of respected Inuk elder
June 20, 2022 On behalf of the Nunatsiavut Government and Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement, President Johannes Lampe today extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of respected Nain Inuk elder Louisa Kojak, who passed away on Tuesday, June 14 at the age of 73. “Ms. Kojak made tremendous contributions […]
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Lowering the Flag: Dr. L. James Dempsey – The Quad
The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from April 25–26, 2022 in remembrance of Dr. L. James Dempsey. The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from April 25–26, 2022 in remembrance of Dr. L. James Dempsey (Kii’tsimoni), Associate Professor and Former Director, School of Native Studies, Faculty of Native Studies. It […]
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Trailblazer’ Cree country artist Shane Yellowbird dead at 42 – CBC
Apr 26, 2022 Friends call singer-songerwriter an inspiration to aspiring Indigenous country artists Cree country singer and songwriter Shane Yellowbird died unexpectedly on Monday, family members have confirmed to CBC News. The 42-year-old from Maskwacis, about 100 kilometres south of Edmonton, became an award-winning artist after a stuttering condition led him into music. A statement from family […]
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Statement by Grand Chief George Arcand Jr. on the discovery of potential graves at former Grouard Mission Site
March 2, 2022 (Amiskwacîwâskahikan – Treaty No. 6 Territory) The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations is deeply saddened to learn of the unmarked graves at the former Grouard Mission Site. On behalf of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations we would like to extend our prayers to the community of Kapawe’no First Nation, […]
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IAAW: Comments on the Finding of Remains near St. Bernard’s (Grouard) Indian Residential School Site
March 1, 2022 EDMONTON – IAAW wishes to issue the following statement on the graves discovered at the former St. Bernard’s (Grouard) Indian Residential School site in northern Alberta. It has been nine months since the remains of over 200 children was discovered on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British […]
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