Dene, Cree, Métis to form Fort Chipewyan education authority
Indigenous groups in Fort Chipewyan signed an agreement with the province of Alberta that will establish a community-based education authority.
Indigenous Supreme Court nominee ‘brings experience, understanding’
Michelle O’Bonsawin is on track to become Canada's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice. Indigenous lawyers hope that'll create "significant" change.
Pope’s apology incomplete but a start, leaders say
Indigenous leaders, seeing the Pope's apology as a first step, are now contemplating what Pope Francis might say next when he visits Canada this summer.
Judge denies Bertrand’s bid to have name on Acho Dene Koe ballot
Floyd Bertrand’s name will not be on the ballot for chief when Acho Dene Koe First Nation members vote on April 26 after a judge denied his legal challenge.
Federal judge hears arguments over Acho Dene Koe election
Lawyers for ex-chief Floyd Bertrand, the Acho Dene Koe First Nation and Canada debated in court the use of federal regulations to twice postpone an election.
Fort Nelson First Nation to lead new geothermal project
The Clarke Lake gas site, in northeastern BC, will become a commercially viable geothermal production facility. Fort Nelson First Nation called it a milestone.
Floyd Bertrand takes ADKFN to court, again, over election ballot
A man who initiated court action against the NWT's Acho Dene Koe First Nation because of delayed elections has now had his nomination for chief dismissed.
Court asked to intervene over Acho Dene Koe election
Former Acho Dene Koe chief Floyd Bertrand is taking legal action with other band members against the First Nation's current chief, Gene Hope, and council.