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Sovereignty, economic reconciliation among priorities for some Indigenous leaders this election – CTV News
April 24, 2025 The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has been hosting virtual forums with party leaders to find out where they stand regarding sovereignty and economic reconciliation, among other things. “A critical piece is that the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People is the framework for reconciliation. It is now Canadian […]
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New windows reflect Indigenous resilence, reconcilitation and unity – caedm
April 24, 2025 Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples held a special dedication ceremony to unveil and bless its new stained-glass window—an artistic representation of resilience, reconciliation, and unity through Indigenous and Catholic symbolism. The window’s central image, a vibrant tree representing the Sacred Heart community, was inspired by Pope Francis’s 2022 visit, where […]
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Exhibition showcasing Indigenous architecture arrives in Edmonton – ANNews
April 24, 2025 (ANNews) – An interactive multimedia exhibition telling the stories of Indigenous architects on Turtle Island has come to Edmonton seven years after its debut on the international stage at the Venice Architecture Biennale. The installation, Unceded: Voices of the Land, might “be the most important expression of Canadian Indigeneity ever presented in […]
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Brianna Lizotte’s JUNO Nomination Shines a Spotlight on Métis Music and Culture – Métis Crossing
April 23, 2025 Métis fiddler Brianna Lizotte’s JUNO nomination highlights the power of cultural storytelling, community, and the growing recognition of Indigenous artists in Canada Métis fiddler and cultural advocate Brianna Lizotte has been nominated for a prestigious JUNO Award in the Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year category, marking a powerful moment not only […]
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City council reintroduces Indigenous Cultural Centre funding to Red Deer’s 2025 Capital Budget – rdnewsnow.com
Apr 23, 2025 During its regular meeting on Apr. 22, Red Deer’s city council re-affirmed its commitment to building an Indigenous Cultural Centre by amending the 2025 Capital Budget and 10 Year Capital Plan to allocate funding to the initiative. During Budget 2025 debate in November, in an effort to address the financial pressures faced […]
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Indigenous Relations Advisory Committee hosting free event Monday – Devon Dispatch
Apr 23, 2025 The community is invited to join the Devon Indigenous Relations Advisory Committee and the Town of Devon on Monday, April 28, for a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) gathering. “The Town of Devon has a commitment to reconciliation, and they have a budget for reconciliation and Indigenous events,” said committee member […]
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The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: Wilton Littlechild remembers Francis – CFWE
Apr 22, 2025 Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word. As the pope’s voice grew louder, Littlechild, a residential school survivor and former commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, says he […]
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Indigenous students are still fighting to be heard in student governance – The Gateway Online
If the GSA and UASU is genuinely committed to reconciliation, it needs to rethink how it chooses to engage with Indigenous leadership on campus. Reconciliation cannot be symbolic. Yet too often, that’s all Indigenous students are offered — public acknowledgements without real accountability, empty gestures instead of structural change, and roles without the power to […]
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Fort McKay Métis community stands strong in its history – The Spec
April 16, 2025 “We’ve always said that, in this community, to be able to understand where you want to go, you need to know where you come from. I think this book is a cornerstone in that,” said Ron Quintal, past president of the Fort McKay Métis Nation. “We’ve always said that, in this community, […]
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Why aren’t Indigenous peoples included in Canada’s fresh talk of energy development? – Indigenous Resource Network
April 16, 2025 National oil pipelines are dominating the conversation again. Canada has acknowledged the critical need to build major energy projects again. Politicians and energy proponents are speaking about pipelines long thought dead in the water. For instance, politicians are discussing Keystone XL and Energy East again. The new U.S. administration’s threats to impose tariffs […]
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