Indigenous Alberta

On January 19, Chief of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Tony Alexis, condemned the Alberta Government for its handling and distribution of its COVID vaccines. 

While it’s clear that Biden has thrown a wrench into the Federal and Provincial Government’s plans, they are not the only ones affected as First Nations from Alberta and Saskatchewan have also promised to invest money into the Keystone pipeline.

Campbell is a much-credentialed scholar, the recipient of honourary doctorates, a published author and playwright, fluent in four languages, and Officer of the Order of Canada.

Alberta Health says individuals on First Nations reserves aged 65 and up are currently prioritized in Phase 1B of the province’s vaccination schedule slated for February.

“Aikimmotsiiyika in Blackfoot means take care of each other and we will do just that by getting immunized,”

“I’ve got too much, I don’t even know where to put it all, that’s the trouble. But I know there’s a need so I’m not going to say ‘well these people are good.’”

In September, ISC and the Cascade Power Project became AIOC’s first commitment.to Indigenous investment in a natural resource project.

“So far we’ve done good and I think we’re going to beat this,” Crawford said. “Just stay home and avoid people.”

A UNESCO report in 2019 concluded that the park’s “outstanding universal value” was at risk because of climate change, upstream hydroelectric developments and resource extraction.

The council will consist of 16 to 18 Indigenous people who will advise various units within EPS on the internal changes necessary to implement the police-based Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 2015 final report