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Indigenous People Go to War against PlayAlberta.ca – Casino Reports
PlayAlberta.ca is an online gambling platform that offers numerous gaming services to Albertans. The platform was launched in the fall of last year and it provides entertainment for many gambling fans in the province. However, two First Nations are taking the provincial government and the gaming commission to court by claiming that website is unregulated […]
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Canada Action Issues Failing Grade for Latest SFU Tom Gunton Report; Urges a Balanced Analysis of Crucial Trans Mountain Expansion
CALGARY, AB, April 6, 2021 – While its questionable assumptions and unsupportable conclusion grab headlines, a new report from long-time pipeline opponent Dr. Tom Gunton and his small team of academics offers little value in terms of project knowledge. Titled “Evaluation of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project,” the latest report of the research team at […]
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The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Chiefs reject flawed Bill C-15
(amiskwacîwâskahikan) The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations in unity with Treaty 7 and 8 First Nations fully reject the flawed Bill C-15, which was developed without the free, prior and informed consent of the Treaty Nations. The Treaty 6, 7 and 8 Chiefs met and passed a resolution in assembly at an AoTC […]
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TC Energy to Redeem Cumulative Redeemable Minimum Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series 13
CALGARY, Alberta, April 01, 2021 — News Release – As previously indicated, TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) will redeem its issued and outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Minimum Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series 13 (Series 13 Shares) (TSX:TRP.PR.J) on May 31, 2021 (Redemption Date) at a price equal to $25.00 […]
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The Confederacy Chiefs have by resolution completely reject the Rural Alberta Provincial Integrated Defence (RAPID) initiative
(amiskwacîwâskahikan) The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Chiefs in a zoom conference call with Alberta Minister of Justice, Kaycee Madu and Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rick Wilson informed the Chiefs that the first phase of Rural Alberta Provincial Integrated Defence (RAPID) will start on the 1st of April 2021. The Chiefs were shocked to […]
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RMWB: Municipal initiatives highlighted on National Indigenous Languages Day
Traffic signage, corporate signature plans mark ongoing RMWB commitment (Fort McMurray, AB – March 31, 2021) – The Municipality continues to work with communities and partners to revitalize and strengthen Indigenous languages as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing Reconciliation. In the coming weeks, more than 60 multilingual Indigenous language stop signs will be […]
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Indigenous communities should dictate how $1 billion infrastructure investment is spent – National Post
Mar 31, 2021 This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. Author: Kerry Black, Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair, Integrated Knowledge, Engineering and Sustainable Communities, University of Calgary We finally have a chance […]
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New domestic violence legislation coming into effect
Alberta’s version of Clare’s Law will come into effect on April 1. At that time, people who feel they are at risk of domestic violence can apply for a disclosure to find out if their intimate partner has a history of domestic violence or related acts. The Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’s Law) […]
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Opinion: Indigenous-led conservation the key to sustainable development – Edmonton Journal
Mar 31, 2021 Canada’s economy is showing early signs of recovery. The labour market is expanding, government leaders are preparing to release the first federal budget in two years, and companies are identifying post-pandemic investment strategies. In this still-tentative time, some people will claim that a full recovery requires trade-offs. They will say we must […]
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Minister of Indigenous Relations writes to NCC Acknowledging Contributions to Bill C-15 Dialogue
March 26, 2021 Mr. Dale Swampy President National Coalition of Chiefs 111 Everstone Rise SW Calgary, AB T2Y 4J7 Delivered via email to: [email protected] Dear Mr. Swampy: Further to our discussion on January 29, 2021 and my February 10, 2021 letter, I would like to acknowledge your contributions to ongoing dialogue regarding federal Bill C-15, […]
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