Indigenous

The Wood Buffalo RCMP has appointed a new Community Engagement officer for Fort McKay. Constable Robert Crawford replaces outgoing Sergeant Martina Noskey in the now dedicated community role. Crawford’s duties include rendering assistance with service calls, providing support to local bylaw officers, spending time with Elders, and collaborating with Fort McKay First Nation as well […]

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is welcoming back 30 residential school survivors. The Métis bearers of the residential school legacy participated in a Land-Based Healing Retreat at Métis Crossing a few hundred kilometers south of Fort McMurray from October 13-15. This first-of-its-kind program offered them an opportunity to engage with Métis heritage and culture through art […]

Kids Help Phone Canada (KHP) is launching a new nationwide action plan called “Finding Hope.” The organization’s goal is to strengthen support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis young people and address gaps in e-mental health care. Working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people and organizations, KHP is taking specific actions to […]

The Government of Alberta is investing $6.9 million for facility upgrades at Keyano College. The funds will be going towards replacing and upgrading the HVAC equipment on campus, to ensure that students receive the skills and training they need while learning in a comfortable, safe and modern environment. “Investing in local communities encourages students to […]

Keyano College is the recipient of $697,700 from Suncor Energy Foundation’s Post-Secondary Donation Program. The funds will assist in advancing Keyano’s commitment to integrating Indigenous knowledge and culture within the campus. Keyano says it is set on multiple initiatives to promote an inclusive learning environment. “For transformation to happen, we must implement curricular and non-curricular […]

Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) CEO and University of Alberta (U of A) alumna, Karla Buffalo, is being recognized by her alma mater. Buffalo is being honoured by the U of A with the Alumni Innovation Award. Buffalo graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the university in 2000. For the past nine years, […]