Well known Elder Taz Bouchier wants to lead city of Edmonton
Well-known elder Taz Bouchier says she wants an Indigenous voice to lead the city of Edmonton and has launched a campaign for mayor.
Alberta
Calgary’s mayor says Blackfoot knowledge keeper was consulted about Bowfort Towers art
After a week of being criticized for not consulting Indigenous communities over the controversial art exhibit called the Bowfort Towers, Calgary’s mayor says a Blackfoot knowledge keeper guided the project.
City of Calgary slammed for lack of Indigenous consultation before buying Bowfort Towers art
The City of Calgary is being slammed for its lack of Indigenous consultation around the purchase of an art installation called the Bowfort Towers.
Candidate for Calgary city council hopes to bring an ‘Indigenous lens’ to city issues
A First Nation woman running for councillor says there isn’t enough Indigenous representation on the Calgary city council. Michelle Robinson says that’s why, after years of community work, she’s running for city councillor.
Mixed feelings about banning cops in uniform at Calgary’s pride parade
There is a debate within Calgary’s two spirited community about whether police in uniform should have been banned in the city’s pride parade scheduled to take place September 3.
Calgary event officials scrambling to find new name for Circle the Wagons festival scheduled to start in September
A festival in Calgary, Alberta meant to bring community members together has instead started a social media storm that is forcing event organizers to come up with a new name.
