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'100 per cent Indigenous:' New mask factory on Alberta reserve to employ band members

'100 per cent Indigenous:' New mask factory on Alberta reserve to employ band members

EDMONTON — What business school teaches in four years, Jacob Faithful says he learned in four months.
Snotty Nose Rez Kids lead first-ever International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards nominees

Snotty Nose Rez Kids lead first-ever International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards nominees

Haisla Nation duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids are leading nominees at the first-ever International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards Show.
Cenovus, Portage College partner on housing program that includes Conklin, Janvier and Chipewyan Prairie First Nation

Cenovus, Portage College partner on housing program that includes Conklin, Janvier and Chipewyan Prairie First Nation

“This program will benefit our community lots,” said Shirley Tremblay, president of Conklin Métis Local 193. “It builds capacity and will give them the knowledge of carpentry or plumbing that they would need to pursue their education.”
Banff ready to respond if Stoney Nakoda needs help with COVID-19 outbreak

Banff ready to respond if Stoney Nakoda needs help with COVID-19 outbreak

“I want to try and be generous with our neighbours, and if they need help, I would hope that our emergency social services people might be able to reach out," said Coun. Peter Poole
MCFN pushes for Fort Chipewyan-based environmental monitoring institute

MCFN pushes for Fort Chipewyan-based environmental monitoring institute

Fort Chipewyan is home to the Peace-Athabasca Delta, the largest freshwater inland river delta in North America.
First Nations leaders say they’ve been kept out of the loop on COVID vaccine roll out in Alberta

First Nations leaders say they’ve been kept out of the loop on COVID vaccine roll out in Alberta

A news release issued last night by Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson confirmed Maskwacis received a “limited number of doses” as they “are currently experiencing a serious rise in cases.”
Indigenous business coalition leader says Keystone XL denial will hurt communities

Indigenous business coalition leader says Keystone XL denial will hurt communities

CALGARY — The cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline by U.S.
Saddle Lake woman to compete in Miss Canada Petite Pageant

Saddle Lake woman to compete in Miss Canada Petite Pageant

When asked about where she sees herself in five years, Laramey said, “hopefully nursing.”
Chief Tony Alexis criticizes Alberta's vaccine roll out

Chief Tony Alexis criticizes Alberta's vaccine roll out

On January 19, Chief of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Tony Alexis, condemned the Alberta Government for its handling and distribution of its COVID vaccines. 
Keystone Pipeline cancellation impacts its First Nation investors in Alberta

Keystone Pipeline cancellation impacts its First Nation investors in Alberta

While it’s clear that Biden has thrown a wrench into the Federal and Provincial Government’s plans, they are not the only ones affected as First Nations from Alberta and Saskatchewan have also promised to invest money into the Keystone pipeline.
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