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Dr. Tyler White Was Destined To Be A Leader In Health Services For His Nation

Dr. Tyler White Was Destined To Be A Leader In Health Services For His Nation

Tyler White has passionately served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Siksika Health Services, a second-generation Senior Manager of his Tribe, for the past twenty-three years.
Wabasca RCMP looking forward to “sharing a name with the community they work in”

Wabasca RCMP looking forward to “sharing a name with the community they work in”

Formerly the Desmarais detachment, name change another important step in reclaiming culture for the Indigenous community
Swift Mînî Thnî Transit implements security after bus driver assault

Swift Mînî Thnî Transit implements security after bus driver assault

“The bus showed up at the band office stop and the bus driver asked clients to provide tickets to get on. One of the clients did not have a ticket and got very upset. The driver told him he couldn’t come on and then he was punched in the face.”
Tsuut'ina police chief hopeful mandate creates equitable change in Indigenous policing

Tsuut'ina police chief hopeful mandate creates equitable change in Indigenous policing

While interest is high in implementing self-administered policing in Indigenous communities, Blake said “restrictive and discriminatory” practices in the system in Canada and a lack of research have made policing a challenging endeavour for Indigenous communities to pursue and sustain.
Honouring the past, looking to the future

Honouring the past, looking to the future

The Frog Lake First Nations Powwow was held at the end of July.
'These are my people': Bearspaw chief appeals to ISC amid Nation's opioid crisis

'These are my people': Bearspaw chief appeals to ISC amid Nation's opioid crisis

“These are my people, most of them young who will never have the opportunity to live their lives. We are related to all of them. This is clearly a health and safety issue for ISC Alberta Region.”
Indigenous-led walks open conversations about land and learning

Indigenous-led walks open conversations about land and learning

“This is our purpose today…to foster meaningful conversations about the land, the river and our deeper relations as human relatives.” — Naomi Mcilwraith
Boil water advisories spurring water projects across Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

Boil water advisories spurring water projects across Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

“It takes some homes that are on wells or cisterns right now off truck-haul delivery and gets them tied into the water distribution system, which is much more reliable and safer in terms of potability.”
Survivors help search for unmarked graves in St. Albert

Survivors help search for unmarked graves in St. Albert

A team is using drones and other technology to carry out a search west of the local cemetery, which was identified as a potential site by community members. 
Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire gives Indigenous participants a taste of firefighting

Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire gives Indigenous participants a taste of firefighting

The camp provided good hands-on experience and allowed participants to get a taste of what it is like to be a firefighter.