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'He was a champion of Indigenous artists': Community mourns First Nations musician

'He was a champion of Indigenous artists': Community mourns First Nations musician

WINNIPEG — Family, friends and the music industry in Manitoba are in mourning after multi-award-winning First Nations musician Vince Fontaine died suddenly this week.
First Nation says Alberta is preventing it from taking control of child welfare

First Nation says Alberta is preventing it from taking control of child welfare

A First Nation in Alberta says it's been nearly three months since it was supposed to take legal control of its own child welfare but the provincial government won't recognize the arrangement made possible by federal legislation.
Cree Leaders discuss the powerful role of oskâpêwis men in Cree society

Cree Leaders discuss the powerful role of oskâpêwis men in Cree society

“Our Elders were wise and they saw the good in people. They could see the good in a Cree man and see his potential in being an iskpew." ~ Carl Rabbit.
Cochrane and Stoney Nakoda make national grant program's shortlist

Cochrane and Stoney Nakoda make national grant program's shortlist

Over 68 communities across Canada applied for a grant program that aims to help municipalities and First Nations better collaborate on joint economic development initiatives.
Federal Government Reaches Agreement In Indigenous Child Welfare Settlement

Federal Government Reaches Agreement In Indigenous Child Welfare Settlement

After months of negotiation, a settlement has been reached in-principle.
Ajuinnata: Entering the New Year with Governor General Mary Simon

Ajuinnata: Entering the New Year with Governor General Mary Simon

Indigenous Governor General reflects on 2021 and talks about the year ahead.
Take A Stand Against Domestic Violence – Moose Hide Campaign Day Is Feb. 10

Take A Stand Against Domestic Violence – Moose Hide Campaign Day Is Feb. 10

Anti-violence campaign against Indigenous women and children a month away.
Artwork seeks to build reconciliation

Artwork seeks to build reconciliation

Stoney Nakoda artist Andrew Holloway is hopeful his new artwork on display in the Canmore Civic Centre will continue to build a positive relationship with the Town.
NDP ready for 2022 byelection as Notley blasts UCP's handling of COVID-19

NDP ready for 2022 byelection as Notley blasts UCP's handling of COVID-19

Notley talks UCP failings in year-end interview.
Parties set to discuss details of Indigenous child welfare settlement

Parties set to discuss details of Indigenous child welfare settlement

OTTAWA — Child welfare compensation agreement in principle announcement to be announced today.
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