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Alberta’s Bill 1 a step towards police state, says chief
“Albertans will not tolerate this kind of lawless mockery of our democratic principles and this attack on our nation’s and our province’s prosperity.” —Alberta Premier Jason Kenney
14 Indigenous communities among the economic losers as company pulls rug out from under Teck mine
“We (have) observed the virtual anarchy that has broken out, shutting down key elements of Canada’s infrastructure. We will not tolerate that here.” — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney
Mi’kmaq wait as RCMP sits on complaints report from 2013 anti-fracking protest; Wet’suwet’en suffer under similar RCMP tactics
"Canada’s oversight of policing is clearly inadequate for First Nations. Even the commissioner is essentially saying to us, ‘I’m impotent to deal with this. Help me get the RCMP to respond.’ That’s a very sad statement about the state of policing." — Akikwe (Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond)
Winners of Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts announced
Seven artists and one arts professional are being honoured in recognition of their exceptional careers and contributions to the visual arts, media arts and fine craft.
Sports
Iroquois rugby squads preparing for international tournament in Orlando
“Besides the USA, there will be teams from Canada, Wales, England, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Mexico and Australia,” she said. “And organizers are waiting to hear from a team in Zimbabwe. The registration is still open.” — Meghan Wilson
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Willow Lake Metis join opposition to Metis Nation of Alberta
Willow Lake Metis have issued the following statement to shed light on its position regarding recent Metis Nation of Alberta Association (MNAA) statements and actions. It can be attributed in whole or in part to Willow Lake Metis President and Vice President – Stella Lavallee and Justin Bourque.
