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Former Confederacy of Treaty Six Nations CEO passes away – Pipestone Flyer
Feb 07, 2025 Herrera ‘worked tirelessly to advance First Nations’ inherent and Treaty rights’ Susan Bobbi Herrera, the former chief executive officer of the Confederacy of Treaty Six Nations and Maskwacis resident, has passed away. “On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community of […]
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IAAW: MEDIA RELEASE – For Immediate Release
Edmonton, AB, February 3, 2025: We sadly announce the passing of Margaret Pariseau, lovingly known as Marggo, on January 31, 2025 at the age of 72. Marggo was there in the earliest days of Esquao, the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, an organization to help Indigenous women be heard and bring their issues […]
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In Memory of Muriel Stanley Venne
Dec 20, 2024 With profound sadness and gratitude, we honour the life and legacy of Muriel Stanley Venne, a Métis Matriarch, lifelong advocate, and a guiding force in the fight for justice and equality. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the Métis Nation and all who were inspired by her. Born in 1937 in […]
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Esquao – For Immediate Release
Edmonton, AB, December 18, 2024: It is with heavy hearts that Esquao, the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, announces the passing of our founder, past president, and guiding light, Muriel Stanley Venne, CM, AOE, BA (Hon). In 1994, Muriel created Esquao, the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, a provincial organization dedicated […]
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The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers’ statement on the passing of Niilo Edwards, ICD.D, Chief Executive Officer at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition
“On behalf of the entire team at the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Niilo Edwards’ family and loved ones. Niilo Edwards has spent the last 20 years working with organizations to advance Indigenous business capacity and participation in major project development. Since 2017, he has served as Chief Executive […]
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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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CAPP 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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Statement 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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Assembly 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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Canadian 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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