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Fort McKay Métis left out of air quality announcement
September 28, 2016. Fort McKay Métis president Ron Quintal has sent a letter to the Alberta government complaining about being left out of the recent announcement about measures being taken to address air quality in the region. Quintal says that like Fort McKay First Nation members, Fort McKay Metis have also complained about the air quality. However, Health Minister Sarah Hoffman acknowledged only Fort McKay First Nation and stood alongside Chief Jim Boucher last week when she announced the creation of a Fort McKay odour and air quality task force to help implement the 17 recommendations contained in a report on longstanding air quality and odour issues in the region. In the letter to the government, Quintal said Métis in Alberta are not seeing evidence that the government is living up to its commitment to improve relations and consultations with them. Alberta Health said the Fort McKay First Nation was involved in the announcement because it made the initial request that a study be done through Alberta's Energy Regulator and Alberta Health. Alberta Health says Hoffman plans to meet with Quintal in the near future.
Reconciliation topic of two-day forum at UAlberta
September 28, 2016. Post-secondary leaders from across Canada, including university presidents and their leadership teams, First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders, student leaders, Indigenous scholars and scholars dedicated to research that is meaningful to Indigenous peoples will be meeting at the University of Alberta today and tomorrow for the second annual national Building Reconciliation forum. Key discussions will include experiences of Indigenous students from across Canada, the challenges and promise of required Indigenous content in post-secondary education; Indigenous research perspectives; Indigenous sport and recreation; relationships between universities and other post-secondary institutions; and a leaders’ panel headed by UAlberta president David Turpin. Public keynote addresses will also be delivered by Phil Fontaine, president of Ishkonigan, a consulting and mediation company; Lorna Williams, University of Victoria associate Professor Emeritus of Indigenous education; and Fort Rouge, Manitoba, MLA Wab Kinew. Last year's forum was hosted by the University of Saskatchewan.
Celebration of return of buffalo to Banff National Park marks Culture Days
September 28, 2016. Banff Buffalo Days is one of many events celebrating the ninth annual Alberta Culture Days from Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Eight organizations are working together through the Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation to host Banff Buffalo Days, with activities and events celebrating the return of the bison to Banff National Park and the signing of the Buffalo Treaty by 12 First Nations in Canada and the United States. Today marks the final day of the American Bison Society’s annual conference, which is taking place in Banff, and is also highlighting the Buffalo Treaty.
Health Canada extends Tobacco Control Strategy
September 28, 2016. Jane Philpott, minister of health, has announced that the federal government is extending its Tobacco Control Strategy one year. Philpott will host a national forum in early 2017 to discuss the future of tobacco control and hear from a wide range of stakeholders and Canadians, including First Nations and Inuit Canadians. Health Canada will be working closely with stakeholders, Indigenous partners, provinces and territories. The introduction of new tobacco legislation to address vaping products in Canada is also planned.
Orange Shirt Day marks remembrance, reconciliation
September 28, 2016. Orange Shirt Day is Sept. 30, in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children's sense of self-esteem and wellbeing, and as an affirmation of the commitment to ensure that everyone matters. Wearing an orange shirt is a way to honour the survivors and remember those that did not survive. Many grade schools throughout the province and post-secondary schools have events planned for Friday.
Fort McKay Métis left out of air quality announcement
September 28, 2016. Fort McKay Métis president Ron Quintal has sent a letter to the Alberta government complaining about being left out of the recent announcement about measures being taken to address air quality in the region. Quintal says that like Fort McKay First Nation members, Fort McKay Metis have also complained about the air quality. However, Health Minister Sarah Hoffman acknowledged only Fort McKay First Nation and stood alongside Chief Jim Boucher last week when she announced the creation of a Fort McKay odour and air quality task force to help implement the 17 recommendations contained in a report on longstanding air quality and odour issues in the region. In the letter to the government, Quintal said Métis in Alberta are not seeing evidence that the government is living up to its commitment to improve relations and consultations with them. Alberta Health said the Fort McKay First Nation was involved in the announcement because it made the initial request that a study be done through Alberta's Energy Regulator and Alberta Health. Alberta Health says Hoffman plans to meet with Quintal in the near future.
Reconciliation topic of two-day forum at UAlberta
September 28, 2016. Post-secondary leaders from across Canada, including university presidents and their leadership teams, First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders, student leaders, Indigenous scholars and scholars dedicated to research that is meaningful to Indigenous peoples will be meeting at the University of Alberta today and tomorrow for the second annual national Building Reconciliation forum. Key discussions will include experiences of Indigenous students from across Canada, the challenges and promise of required Indigenous content in post-secondary education; Indigenous research perspectives; Indigenous sport and recreation; relationships between universities and other post-secondary institutions; and a leaders’ panel headed by UAlberta president David Turpin. Public keynote addresses will also be delivered by Phil Fontaine, president of Ishkonigan, a consulting and mediation company; Lorna Williams, University of Victoria associate Professor Emeritus of Indigenous education; and Fort Rouge, Manitoba, MLA Wab Kinew. Last year's forum was hosted by the University of Saskatchewan.
Celebration of return of buffalo to Banff National Park marks Culture Days
September 28, 2016. Banff Buffalo Days is one of many events celebrating the ninth annual Alberta Culture Days from Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Eight organizations are working together through the Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation to host Banff Buffalo Days, with activities and events celebrating the return of the bison to Banff National Park and the signing of the Buffalo Treaty by 12 First Nations in Canada and the United States. Today marks the final day of the American Bison Society’s annual conference, which is taking place in Banff, and is also highlighting the Buffalo Treaty.
Health Canada extends Tobacco Control Strategy
September 28, 2016. Jane Philpott, minister of health, has announced that the federal government is extending its Tobacco Control Strategy one year. Philpott will host a national forum in early 2017 to discuss the future of tobacco control and hear from a wide range of stakeholders and Canadians, including First Nations and Inuit Canadians. Health Canada will be working closely with stakeholders, Indigenous partners, provinces and territories. The introduction of new tobacco legislation to address vaping products in Canada is also planned.
Orange Shirt Day marks remembrance, reconciliation
September 28, 2016. Orange Shirt Day is Sept. 30, in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children's sense of self-esteem and wellbeing, and as an affirmation of the commitment to ensure that everyone matters. Wearing an orange shirt is a way to honour the survivors and remember those that did not survive. Many grade schools throughout the province and post-secondary schools have events planned for Friday.