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Indigenous Alberta
Indigenous Alberta
Fewer Indigenous candidates in Alberta election but higher chance of victory for some
At least 13 Indigenous candidates with four parties have their names on the ballot for the May 29 Alberta election. That represents six less than ran in 2019.
May 12, 2023 3:00 PM
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Edmonton rally demands justice for Pacey Dumas
Edmontonians show support for the Indigenous young adult who was kicked in the head by a police officer, and demand justice system reforms.
May 12, 2023 11:30 AM
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Wildfires threatening nine First Nations in Alberta: Indigenous Services Canada
Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of Fox Creek.
May 11, 2023 3:15 PM
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Public inquiry held in shooting death of Îyârhe Nakoda man in 2017
A public inquiry into the death of an Îyârhe Nakoda man, shot and killed during the execution of a warrant by RCMP in 2017, questioned five witnesses to help determine if similar deaths can be prevented from occurring in the future.
May 11, 2023 9:15 AM
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'We are in a crisis': Red Dress Day honoured as leaders say more work to be done
The head of the Native Women’s Association of Canada says it’s clear there's an ongoing emergency nearly four years after the final report into missing and murdered Indigenous woman and girls was released. “We are in a crisis,” said Carol McBride.
May 5, 2023 4:30 PM
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Canadian Indigenous leaders meet with King Charles in London ahead of coronation
LONDON — A delegation of Indigenous leaders from Canada met with King Charles III on Thursday, where they talked about reconciliation and the need to build a strong relationship going forward.
May 4, 2023 5:45 PM
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House unanimously supports system to alert public when Indigenous women go missing
OTTAWA — The House of Commons unanimously backed a motion Tuesday declaring the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls a Canada-wide emergency — and calling for funding for a new system to alert the public when someone goes missing.
May 3, 2023 7:45 PM
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Pope's willingness to return sacred items means they will come home: national chief
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the Pope's willingness to return artifacts stored at the Vatican Museum is another step forward on Indigenous Peoples' journey with the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
May 3, 2023 8:00 AM
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Grand chief says B.C. declaration fund 'special moment in history' to build province
VICTORIA — Indigenous leaders in British Columbia say a $200-million provincial government fund will help First Nations participate fully in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Apr 28, 2023 8:15 PM
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Edmonton officer who kicked teen in head won't face charges, police watchdog says
EDMONTON — Alberta's police watchdog says an Edmonton officer who kicked an Indigenous teen in the head and caused severe injuries will not face charges, despite what it calls a shocking lack of judgment and disregard for life.
Apr 28, 2023 5:45 PM
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