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‘Little Bird’ Thoughtfully Explores Identity, Self-Definition And The Sixties Scoop

‘Little Bird’ Thoughtfully Explores Identity, Self-Definition And The Sixties Scoop

The story is gripping, and the characters compelling to watch. What comes through most is the humanity of the project.
Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire gives Indigenous participants a taste of firefighting

Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire gives Indigenous participants a taste of firefighting

The camp provided good hands-on experience and allowed participants to get a taste of what it is like to be a firefighter.
Band members demand financial transparency in lawsuit against Stoney Nation

Band members demand financial transparency in lawsuit against Stoney Nation

Muriel Labelle, Kenny Hunter and Wanda Rider are seeking a court order that would require Stoney Nakoda Nations to release all missing financial disclosure documents under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFTA), between 2018 and 2022, including the salaries and expenses of chiefs and council.
Big Horn undergoing much-needed water, wastewater infrastructure improvements

Big Horn undergoing much-needed water, wastewater infrastructure improvements

The Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation community, 24 km west of Nordegg and about 276 km northwest of Mînî Thnî, is building new water and wastewater treatment infrastructure following a visit from Indigenous Services Canada in 2019 that proved upgrades were needed.
How ground-penetrating radar is used to find unmarked graves at residential schools

How ground-penetrating radar is used to find unmarked graves at residential schools

OTTAWA — Indigenous communities searching for unmarked graves have encountered a rising number of individuals questioning, or outright denying, that children disappeared or died in residential schools, says a new report from an independent special in
History remembered in Îyârhe Nakoda band's name change

History remembered in Îyârhe Nakoda band's name change

Jacob’s band, Wesley, Goodstoney – the history of what is today known as the Goodstoney (Kichipwot) First Nation is long and winding.
PHOTOS: Teepee raising ceremony held at Northwest Mounted Police barracks, Canmore

PHOTOS: Teepee raising ceremony held at Northwest Mounted Police barracks, Canmore

PHOTOS: Teepee raising ceremony held at Northwest Mounted Police barracks, Canmore.
Bearspaw Chief calls out Minister McIver over false dam project statements

Bearspaw Chief calls out Minister McIver over false dam project statements

“I am not aware of any blessings by the Stoney Chiefs pertaining to any site of a proposed dam, I know haven’t provided one,” wrote Dixon in the letter. “This mischaracterization gives the false impression we are in favour of the dam project wherein no decision has yet been made.”
Indigenous Perspectives delves into traditions, knowledge through eyes of six artists

Indigenous Perspectives delves into traditions, knowledge through eyes of six artists

“This is only our second show of the year at Three Sisters Gallery and we thought it was important to put together to demonstrate our commitment to Indigenous relations through the exhibit and working with artists across the province.”
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor facing additional charges in Alberta

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor facing additional charges in Alberta

TSUUT'INA FIRST NATION — Police in Alberta have issued warrants for Nathan Chasing Horse, a former actor in the movie “Dances With Wolves," for nine charges including sexual exploitation, sexual assault and removing a child from Canada under the age of 16.
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