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MNA – President’s Corner
Aug 23, 2024 Our Inaugural Citizens’ Gathering as the Otipemisiwak Métis Government was a tremendous success. With more than 700 Citizen’s attending, this weekend marked our Nation’s 96th consecutive year of gathering. This successful turnout speaks to the dedication of our Citizens and our joint commitment to advance Métis rights and interests in Alberta. It […]
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Joint Media Advisory – Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day event at Edmonton’s City Hall
August 22, 2024 News media are invited to attend this year’s Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day, an annual event held to commemorate the signing of Treaty No. 6 and acknowledge the ongoing relationship between the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations and the City of Edmonton. Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 8:15 a.m. – Flag […]
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Otipemisiwak Métis Government Moves Forward on Self-Government Treaty with Canada
(Edmonton, AB) — Today, at the 96th annual assembly of the Métis Nation within Alberta and the first Citizen’s Gathering held under the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution, the Métis Nation within Alberta and the Government of Canada reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing Métis self-determination and self-government. In February 2023, the Métis Nation within Alberta […]
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The City of Calgary recruiting volunteers for Boards, Commissions and Committees
The City of Calgary is looking for diverse volunteers to fill positions on 20 Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs). These volunteers will provide City Council with perspective and recommendations on important civic issues. Applications are being accepted until 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Although membership requirements may vary depending on the Board, Commission […]
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Michel Band society looks for scattered descendants as it pushes to re-establish First Nation – CBC
Aug 13, 2024 ”When we lost the band, we lost everything,’ says Michel descendant Brandy Callihoo The Michel Callihoo Nation Society (MCNS) is looking for descendants of the former Michel Band in Alberta as they make a push for Canada to recognize the First Nation that gave up its Indian status more than 60 years ago. The Michel Band’s […]
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Today in history: Nixon resigns, Fay Wray dies, and the Great Train Robbery occurs – Calgary Sun
Aug 08, 2024 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content In 1471, Thomas Kempis, Dutch mystic and devotional author, died at age 91. His book The Imitation of Christ remains in print, a guide to cultivating the inner human spirit. In 1540, King Henry VIII married Catherine Howard, his […]
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Opinion: More can be done to improve Indigenous employee experiences – Calgary Herald
Aug 02, 2024 In this Truth and Reconciliation era, Indigenous employment has become a hot topic. National conversations are unpacking Indigenous employee data, most industries have made a dedicated effort to recruit Indigenous talent, and corporations have publicly committed to upholding Call to Action 92. As a result of these shifts, there are more Indigenous […]
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CLFN Chief to Trudeau: “If you have balls…come to my territory” – Lakeland Connect
July 16, 2024 Cold Lake First Nations Chief Kelsey Jacko challenged the federal government at the recent Assembly of First Nations (AFN) annual general assembly, and said if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had balls, he’d come to his nation. Trudeau was not on the stage to field the challenge, but the federal government was represented […]
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Canada to apologize after labelling Dakota and Lakota as refugees – CityNews
Jul 15, 2024 Canada’s Crown-Indigenous Relations minister is scheduled to deliver an apology today to nine First Nations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan following decades of Canada labelling the Dakota and Lakota as refugees. Gary Anandasangaree’s apology, which will be delivered at a ceremony at Whitecap Dakota Nation south of Saskatoon, is being called “historic” by […]
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Bigstone Cree Nation boycotting Slave Lake over councillor comments – Cochrane Eagle
Jul 12, 2024 Controversy sparked by Slave Lake Coun. Shawn Gramlich’s online post has raised questions of racism, public safety, and individual and institutional accountability Bigstone Cree Nation has declared a boycott of all goods and services from Slave Lake after a controversial social media post from a town councillor sparked heated digital debate, including […]
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