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Assistant professor receives recognition for her work in Indigenous communities
“It has to do with recognizing work that is often under-valued. Community-outreach type of work is sometimes not recognized in the traditional sense in the university.” —Jolene Armstrong, vice president of the Confederation of Alberta Faculty Associations
First Nations governments can be key to successful local small and medium business development
LISTEN: Welcoming service helps Indigenous newcomers in Edmonton
Chartrand, MMF defend against “scorched earth” claims of MNC lawsuit
Bill C-21 reveals deeper tensions over Métis identity, treaty authority and jurisdiction
Get tested, advises Alberta Health Services after tattoo operation ordered closed
“This particular home-based tattoo operation did not have these proper sterilization or sanitation processes in place, meaning individuals who received tattoos through this operation may have been exposed to viruses including Hepatitis B and C, and HIV.” — Dr. Shobhit Maruti, Medical Officer of Health for the Edmonton Zone of AHS
‘It’s a start,’ says AIAI leadership on Ontario funds committed for burial sites investigations
“You’re not going to make this scar go away. It will not fade in time. But you can remember how it got there and take the necessary steps that it is not inflicted again.” — Grand Chief Joel Abram
Ceremony held to help bear spirits travel home after severed paws found
“This is such a desecration of an animal in our culture (that) means a lot to our people. Bear is seen as a protector and a healer. It is the chief of the four-legged.” — Kukpi7 Wayne Christian
Canada’s the bully now with One Canadian Economy Act
Alberta News in Brief for September 6
Indigenous communities look to become big players in Alberta’s carbon sequestration
“I think this is a winning formula that they just can’t ignore in the first round of awarding (proposals) for storage space for carbon capture hubs.” — Enoch Cree Nation Chief Billy Morin