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Devin Dreeshen: Economic Corridors – Call for action
Feb 21, 2025 “Today I have posted an open letter to the federal minister of transport and internal trade, urging her and her federal colleagues to take action and advance investments in interprovincial mega-infrastructure projects that will ensure Canada is competitive and successful. “Canada has been stuck in a situation where it cannot complete nation-building […]
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First Nation to get in-person meeting with Alberta after cancelling virtual discussion about AI centre – CBC
Feb 21, 2025 ‘Seems that this meeting is being set up to provide a tick on the box,’ chief says The Alberta government is working to co-ordinate an in-person meeting with a northern Alberta First Nation to discuss an ambitious plan from celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary to build a massive artificial intelligence data centre. Last […]
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Statement – Canada Reaffirms Commitment to Accelerate Jasper Recovery
From: Privy Council Office Statement Ottawa, Ontario – February 19, 2025 – Today, the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Ministerial Lead for Jasper, issued the following statement: “As Chair of the Jasper Recovery Working Group, I convened a meeting with my ministerial colleagues to continue driving Jasper’s […]
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Trump’s Obsession with Canada’s Water – The Tyee
February 18, 2025 He keeps talking about turning on our ‘big faucet.’ Look for the valve in Alberta, says one expert. Two politicians who have proven they can’t be trusted are Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith chose energy sales over country in the ongoing trade crisis with the United States, […]
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Call for Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee Indigenous Caucus Members (for a term beginning April 1, 2025)
February 11, 2025 The Indigenous Caucus is comprised of the Indigenous members of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (the “Committee” or “IAMC”) for the Trans Mountain Pipelines and Marine Shipping (“TMX”). The IAMC was intended to operate for the life of the TMX project. Federal funding for the IAMC has been secured until March […]
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Presidents Corner – February 7
Over the past few weeks, we’ve taken important steps forward as a government—steps that will have a lasting impact for our citizens, our families, and our future. One of the most critical discussions we’ve had was at the Reclaiming Our Children, Transforming Our Path: A Gathering for Change, where we continued the conversation on how […]
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Otipemisiwak Métis Government Passes Legislation in First Citizens’ Council Meeting of 2025
Feb 05, 2025 Bill 2024 – 02 aims to apply protections from inducement, intimidation, and interference for prospective nominees, nominees, and candidates Edmonton, AB – January 30, 2025 – Citizens’ Council is excited to announce the passing of the first Otipemisiwak Métis Government legislative bill of 2025. At the January 29 Citizens’ Council meeting, Bill […]
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Delay on tariffs for Canadian goods exported to the U.S.
February 4, 2025 We are pleased to learn of the month’s delay of tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. Long-standing trade across all sectors has made both our countries stronger. Statement from Kendall Dilling, President, Pathways Alliance, in response to the delay of U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports “We are pleased to learn of […]
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Early government support for O’Leary ‘fantasy project’ demonstrates flawed approach to Indigenous consultation – NDP – Fitzhugh
O’Leary Ventures and project partners have signed a letter of intent to purchase and develop “thousands of acres of land” within and beyond an industrial park in the Municipal District of Greenview, about 350 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. An early glitch in Alberta’s plan to reach the global stage in the artificial intelligence industry has […]
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Siksika Family Services Corporation: Siksika Nation Bill C – 92 Update
Recently the Board of Directors along with Chief and Council have undertaken significant efforts to bring our own legislation under Bill C-92. Bill C-92 allows First Nations to develop their OWN law that would replace provincial legislation. When this happens, the province’s rules will no longer apply to OUR children, and we will have more […]
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