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We encourage people to do the research’: A look at developing land acknowledgments – New West Record
When Lance Cardinal was approached by the Edmonton Oilers to act as an Indigenous consultant, the Cree artist and designer knew the first thing he wanted to do was create a land acknowledgment. Cardinal worked with the National Hockey League team and Chief Wilton Littlechild, a former commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to […]
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Fort Saskatchewan RCMP make Indigenous land acknowledgement – Spruce Grove Examiner
On Thursday, Oct. 14 the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP and the City of Fort Saskatchewan hosted honoured guests Elder Kookum Doreen Wabesca and Carol Cardinal at the local detachment for a blessing ceremony and an acknowledgement of our presence on Indigenous Treaty Six territory. “It was a great honour to be part of the ceremony,” said […]
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Return of Bison (Les Bufloo) and Heritage Species to Indigenous Traditional Lands at New Métis Crossing Wildlife Park, Advances Reconciliation
Métis Crossing enters into new joint venture agreement with Visions, Hopes and Dreams, establishing the new Visions, Hopes, and Dreams at Métis Crossing Wildlife Park. SMOKY LAKE, AB – Métis Crossing, Alberta’s Premier Destination for Métis Cultural Interpretation, has entered a joint venture partnership with Visions, Hopes and Dreams. The new partnership establishes the Visions, Hopes […]
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AB Government: Improving sustainable recreation, protecting Crown land
Recreation on Crown lands, especially along the Eastern Slopes, is more popular than ever. Alberta’s government has tabled amendments to the Public Lands Act that would better conserve these lands, protect public safety and ensure Alberta’s wild and beautiful destinations are sustained now, and in the future. If passed, Bill 64, the Public Lands Amendment […]
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Big plans for Big Island Provincial Park
A new provincial park in Edmonton’s river valley is one step closer to reality. Alberta’s government is funding an ecological assessment and traditional land use study to kick off planning work for Big Island Provincial Park. Provincial grants totalling $300,000 to the City of Edmonton and Enoch Cree Nation – whose traditional territory encompasses the […]
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Logging company clears Cree Nation ancestral trail without recourse – The Conversation
Last summer, a logging company cleared approximately 1,200 metres of an Indigenous ancestral trail in Bigstone Cree Nation territory, Treaty No. 8 region (northern Alberta), in spite of government regulations in place to protect land. As an ancient archeological site, the trail should have been protected by the Alberta Historical Resource Act. A Historical Resource […]
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Vision of land use in northern Alberta coming into focus, says Mikisew Cree chief – Toronto Star
Feb. 16, 2021 The province of Alberta is on the verge of creating the largest boreal protected region in the world, which includes habitat for the wood bison and woodland caribou, both identified as species at risk. “Our vision of our lands is moving closer to becoming a reality,” said Mikisew Cree First Nation Chief […]
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Beaver Lake Cree Nation headed to Supreme Court over Advance Costs
LAC- LA BICHE, AB, Jan. 22, 2021 – YESTERDAY the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to appeal the decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal overturning Beaver Lake Cree Nations’ partial advanced cost award. In 2008 the Beaver Lake Cree brought a novel and complex Treaty infringement case, arguing that the cumulative effects of […]
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Enoch Cree Nation Settles $91-Million Claim Over Federal Bombing Range – HuffPost Canada
“This is a nice act of reconciliation. I’m just sorry it took so long.” After more than a decade of negotiations, Enoch Cree Nation is getting a $91-million payout from the Canadian government to compensate for the remnants of a World War II practice-bombing range, according to Chief Billy Morin. He said the timing of […]
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The Government of Canada and Enoch Cree Nation reach agreement on Yekau Lake Practice Bombing Range
November 13, 2020 — Enoch Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory, Alberta — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Honouring Canada’s legal obligations to First Nations, righting historical wrongs and working collaboratively to renew the relationship is key to advancing reconciliation with First Nations in Canada. Today, Chief William Morin and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister […]
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