The significance of a late-winter’s visit to the legislature lives on for its Indigenous participants, officially honoured for spreading their…Continue Reading

THIEN NGUYEN, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR The Alberta RCMP is actively involved in the ongoing reconciliation process, with a dedicated effort from detachment members Alberta-wide to strengthen trust and build collaborative relationships with all Indigenous community members. Officers throughout the province are actively listening and taking affirmative steps to formalize working relationships with Indigenous partners while consulting…Continue Reading

Piikani Nation chief and council last week declared a local state of emergency in response to an opioid crisis. The…Continue Reading

The Blood Tribe Department of Health Kainai Wellness Program hosted the Mental Wellness Gathering at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino…Continue Reading

W.A. Day school students learned Wednesday about the contributions of Indigenous soldiers. National Indigenous Veterans Day, Nov. 8, was marked…Continue Reading

The Blood Tribe last week released a poster and billboard as a part of a strategic messaging campaign battling the opioid crisis. The campaign developed by the Blood Tribe communications and community engagement department had input from front line workers, medical professionals, and persons with lived experience. The campaign intends to prevent opioid misuse and…Continue Reading

The province has money for communities and organizations working to address the violence, safety and economic security of Indigenous women,…Continue Reading

Construction of the new $30-million, 75-bed  Blood Tribe Recovery Community was announced last week. The centre is one of 11…Continue Reading

A sell-out crowd was treated to a colourful equine spectacle Wednesday as the RCMP Musical Ride performed in the Fort Macleod Midnight Stadium Agriplex. More than 300 people filled the stands to watch the iconic red-coated riders guide their mounts through intricate patterns. The performance hosted by the Fort Museum was part of the RCMP’s…Continue Reading