National News
Upcoming vote on MNA’s new bylaws is embroiled in court action
“I think that's disappointing to characterize them as acting as somehow rogue actors. But it's not necessarily surprising because that's been the positioning all along...” — Orlagh O’Kelly, legal counsel for the Grande Cache Mountain Métis Local
In the face of anti-Indigenous sentiment, candidates say representation in Alberta’s legislature is important
“We need more leaders stepping up and running that are Indigenous... Hopefully we're talking about an Indigenous caucus. Hopefully we're talking about one day an Indigenous Prime Minister.” —Scott Sinclair is the UCP candidate in Lesser Slave Lake
Political party platforms show various degrees of commitment to Indigenous peoples in Alberta
The race to form Alberta’s next provincial government is contentious and neck-and-neck between the incumbent United Conservative Party (UCP) and the New Democratic Party (NDP).
Métis firefighter seriously injured as wildland fires rage through the province
“We're all part of the same firefighting family and nobody wants to see an injury, particularly a bad injury.” — Christie Tucker Alberta Wildfire information unit manager
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Sports
Sage Strong and Islanders capture national hockey titles
For the second straight year, the Saskatchewan-based Mistawasis Sage Strong took top honors in the women’s category of a national Indigenous hockey tournament.
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Opinions
The Natural Resources Transfer Act is a violation of Treaty and not compliant with First Nations’ rights
Statement by Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse on the matter of the 1930 Natural Resource Transfer Agreement
