Indigenous Alberta

“Harvesting by Indigenous Peoples is already successfully implemented in many protected heritage places across the country, including approximately half of the national parks."

The $15-million development will provide affordable homes for Indigenous elders in the Victor Lake Co-operative.

Bannock making, jigging, fiddling, and skating all part of inaugural Saturday, March 22, event at Nose Creek Regional Park.

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.

"We will work with the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation of Canada to keep supporting habitat restoration and encouraging caribou recovery in Alberta."

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.

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).

Indigenous students in Alberta are encouraged to apply for the Alberta Blue Cross's Indigenous scholarship program.

Alberta singer and advocate Stephanie Harpe is a passionate Indigenous advocate who has given a Ted Talk and has been a keynote speaker for the United Nations.

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.