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Acimowin Opaspiw Society takes on research about Frog Lake Massacre

Acimowin Opaspiw Society takes on research about Frog Lake Massacre

In April 1885, war chief Wandering Spirit led an attack on a settlement in the northwest territories, leaving nine settlers dead. This became known as the Frog Lake Massacre. But Leah Redcrow, executive director at Acimowin Opaspiw Society, is challenging the narrative.
Alberta government working with Indigenous group to advance caribou recovery near Grande Cache

Alberta government working with Indigenous group to advance caribou recovery near Grande Cache

"We will work with the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation of Canada to keep supporting habitat restoration and encouraging caribou recovery in Alberta."
Michel Band society hosts Hinton event to find scattered descendants

Michel Band society hosts Hinton event to find scattered descendants

This is part of the society’s effort to have Canada recognize the Michal Band, which was completely enfranchised under the Indian Act in 1958.
Alberta commits $8.85 million to Indigenous tourism

Alberta commits $8.85 million to Indigenous tourism

Indigenous tourism in Alberta is about to get a major boost with the provincial government announcing $8.85 million in funding over the next five years to Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA).
Alberta Blue Cross's Indigenous scholarship program now accepting applications

Alberta Blue Cross's Indigenous scholarship program now accepting applications

Indigenous students in Alberta are encouraged to apply for the Alberta Blue Cross's Indigenous scholarship program.
Indigenous elders lodge slated to open near Grande Cache next year

Indigenous elders lodge slated to open near Grande Cache next year

The $14-million project is expected to be completed in January 2025, although it will take another month afterward before the lodge can house residents.
National Indigenous Peoples Day brings children to the circle

National Indigenous Peoples Day brings children to the circle

National Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes and celebrates the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.
'From their own voices': How Indigenous tourism continues to develop in Jasper National Park

'From their own voices': How Indigenous tourism continues to develop in Jasper National Park

"Indigenous culture is not just a picture of a totem pole or an Indigenous mural; it is the person and the story behind those processes and the practices. Indigenous tourism, when it's done right, allows those voices to speak up and be heard."
UpLift! beautifies Jasper with swath of new murals

UpLift! beautifies Jasper with swath of new murals

The butterfly mural was created by Mackenzie Brown (a.k.a. Kamamak), a First Nations Cree artist from the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.
Jasper townsite waiving parking fees for Indigenous peoples

Jasper townsite waiving parking fees for Indigenous peoples

"This decision would extend a privilege enjoyed by Jasper residents to all Indigenous peoples of Canada."
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