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Life in Retirement: A poignant loss on November 5th – Red Deer Advocate
Murray Sinclair will be forever remembered November 5 will go down in history as a very sad day. It’s the day we learned of the passing of Chief Justice Murray Sinclair, this country’s exquisite example of the best in humanity. So many accomplishments in his lifetime, but for me it was his role as Chair […]
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Read MoreCAPP statement on the passing of the Honourable, John Horgan, British Columbia’s 36th Premier
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Horgan, former Premier of British Columbia, and extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. During his time in office, he supported the development of the LNG industry with thoughtful statesmanship, championed meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and advanced the collective […]
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Read MoreStatement from the Otipemisiwak Métis Government on the Hon. Murray Sinclair
Nov 04, 2024 The Otipemisiwak Métis Government joins with Indigenous communities and all Canadians in mourning the loss of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, an advocate for justice, equity, and reconciliation. His work, from serving as Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to his influential career as a judge and senator, fundamentally reshaped the conversation […]
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Read MoreAssembly of First Nations (AFN) Honour Grand Chief Cathy Merrick at the Special Chiefs Assembly in Calgary, Alberta
(October 16, 2024 – Treaty No. 7, Calgary, Alberta) – Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Ontario Representative for the AFN Women’s Council, honoured the life of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick at the Special Chiefs Assembly in Calgary, Alberta. […]
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Read MoreCanadian literature community remembers Alberta Indigenous writer Darrel J. McLeod – Edmonton Examiner
Sep 09, 2024 Friends, family and readers are feeling the gap left by an Alberta luminary on the Canadian literary scene. Treaty 8 Cree author Darrel J. McLeod died on Aug. 29. Many people have reached out to his family, said nephew Joey Schroeder. “It’s been overwhelming,” he said in a phone interview. McLeod, 67, […]
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Read MoreIcon Indigenous Artist Alex Janvier Passed Away Age 89 – CFWE FM
Jul 10, 2024 Alex Janvier, is a world-renowned Indigenous Canadian Artist who is known for his use of vibrant colours and distinctive, flowy line work, sadly passed away today at the age of 89. The Assembly of First Nations have held a moment of silence at the annual general assembly to honour Cold Lake First […]
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Read MoreStatement on the passing of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta is saddened to learn of the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. Prime Minister Mulroney was a true friend of the Métis. In 1992, Mulroney and the Métis National Council successfully negotiated the Métis Nation Accord. However, once the Charlottetown Accord fell through, our […]
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Read MoreBull rider dies at rodeo event on Stoney Nakoda First Nation – CTV
July 3, 2023 A young bull rider is dead after suffering what appeared to be a head injury Sunday evening at the Chiniki Rodeo Grounds on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation. CTV News has learned that man was 19-year-old Seth Saulteaux, who friends say was living between Mini Thni, Strathmore, Calgary and Maskwacis. Tryon Simon […]
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Read MoreCondolences 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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Read MoreRed 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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