Maskwacis Employment Center and Alberta Labour held their 13th annual Job fair, October 24, at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Center, Samson Cree Nation
Dylan Crier, Samson Cree Medical Services
Vanessa Torkelson, Admissions Advisor at University of Alberta
Pat Swampy, Director of Support Staff, Maskwacis Education Schools Commission
Lana Johnson, Executive Director at Maskwacis Employment Centre
Photos from the 13th Annual Maskwacis Job Fair
Loretta Lynn Dies at 90
Known for hits like "Fist City" and "The Pill," Lynn was a beacon of women empowerment
Home ownership key to Indigenous housing project with Paul First Nation
“I feel we are well on our way towards not only a brighter today, but a tomorrow that brings opportunity for change,” said Paul First Nation Chief Arthur Rain
Teenage boy from Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation dies after alleged hit-and-run
"It is believed that the 16-year-old was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. An autopsy is scheduled for later this week at the Edmonton office of the Chief Medical Examiner," Cpl. Deanna Fontaine wrote in a Monday news release.
RCMP investigating O’Chiese First Nation murder
The investigation continues and RCMP have not released further details
New UCP leader will be decided in 3 days
The new leader of the UCP party will be revealed Thursday
Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Oscar on Brando's behalf, dies at 75
Sacheen Littlefeather, the actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando's 1973 Academy Award for "The Godfather" on his behalf in an indelible protest of Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans, has died. She was 75.
October 4th is Sisters in Spirit Day
"According to the public record, there are nearly 4,000 missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people in Canada. We are over-represented and at a greater risk than the national average of homicide and violence."
Alberta to provide more funding to addictions, homelessness across the province
“Every Albertan who wants to escape addiction will have the opportunity to pursue recovery.”
Oilers Captain talks about the signifance of Truth and reconciliation day
"We continue to work on ourselves, continue to reconcile with the Indigenous People, our brothers & sisters in this country"
Creator's Stone meteorite to be returned to original site in Alberta
The Alberta government has signed an agreement with a First Nations group to return an ancient meteorite to its original location
50th anniversary for 1972 Summit Series commemorated with new $2 coin
The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a special coin commemorating Canada defeating the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summit Series
New course at U of A to counter anti-Indigenous stereotypes
A course has been launched at the University of Alberta to help students and the public become better allies to Indigenous people.
Newest Anthony Henday Drive will impact drivers for 4-6 weeks
Speed limits will be lowered to 60km/h at the bridge.
National library group says to release remaining Residential School records
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations is calling on the federal cabinet ministers to support a full public release of remaining residential school records held by the Catholic Church and the government.
Indigenous communities forge historic partnership with Enbridge
“…our people should not live in poverty of the land of milk and honey.”
Alberta provincial court releases Indigenous Justice Strategy
"The one thing that we did not want was another report, What we wanted was an action document."
MacEwan University community comes together to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
"September 30 is a day to recognize the survivors and victims of residential schools, acknowledge the painful impacts of colonialism on Indigenous people and continue to advance the process of reconciliation"
YWAC Edmonton receives government grant to help facilitate Indigenous-led retreats
“Healing gatherings firmly grounded in Indigenous culture provide an added level of support, comfort and care for survivors and families. Alberta’s government is proud to support this project, and we thank the YWCA for being allies in this work led by Indigenous women.” - Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations
23 First Nations and Metis Communities sign largest Indigenous Energy deal
Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell a minority stake in seven pipelines in the Athabasca region of northern Alberta to a group of 23 First Nation and Metis communities for $1.12 billion.
Canada Post releases four new stamps for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The stamps will be released on September 29th
