Blood Tribe evacuees recount thick smoke and falling embers from wildfire
“There was ashes falling from the air. They were the size of almost a quarter. There was even embers.”
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Blood Tribe declares state of emergency due to nearby wildfire
The wildfire from Waterton National Park forced approximately 180 band members out.
Indigenous Elders in Edmonton for summit
More than 4,000 First Nation, Inuit and Metis elders are in Edmonton this week to collaborate, teach, and learn about issues including climate change, reconciliation and missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Meet Jessica Wolfe, the Saulteaux artist who beaded jewellery for Taboo
Jessica Wolfe had always kept her bead work low key. Then one day Wolfe was scrolling through her Instagram account when a message popped up.
Calgary cop video validates Indigenous community concerns about police says advocate
Six Calgary police officers have been charged for the two alleged assaults.
Cindy Gladue’s accused killer has trial date set
Bradley Barton turned himself over to police earlier this month and was released on bail pending trial.
Calgary sculpture never meant to be Indigenous: mayor and Treaty 7 chiefs
The steel-and-rock sculpture by New York artist Del Geist was commissioned under Calgary’s public art policy for about $500,000.
Cindy Gladue’s accused killer free on $5K bail
A 49-year-old Ontario man ordered to be re-tried on first-degree murder in the death of Cindy Gladue, turned himself into Edmonton authorities and was released on $5,000- bail.
Shrouded corpse art shocks Calgarians about MMIW: But that was the point
The art piece is called “Disposable Red Woman”.
