Category: Press Releases
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Kapawe’no First Nation confirms painful truths at former Grouard Mission site
The painful results of ground penetrating radar (GPR) and specialized drone to identify anomalies that have traits associated with graves has been received.
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Treaty No. 8 Chiefs Oppose Alberta’s Long-term Approach to Coal Development
The Sovereign Nations of Treaty No. 8 Chiefs oppose Alberta’s long-term approach to coal development including Alberta’s existing, active, and proposed coal mining in Treaty No. 8 Territory.
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Sovereign Nations of Treaty No. 8 Announce New Economic Development CEO
The Treaty 8 Economic Development Corporation, being a representing entity of the Sovereign Nations of Treaty No. 8 Chiefs, are excited to announce Mr. Frank Meyer as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Sovereign Nations of Treaty No. 8 Recognize September 30th as Orange Shirt Day
We affirm Orange Shirt Day in remembrance of the resiliency and strength of our survivors and people who have suffered from the genocide and atrocities inflicted upon them.
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Treaty 8 Peoples In Canada Ask For A Concrete Plan Of Action From The Federal Government
We, the Sovereign Nations of Treaty No. 8, call on federal leaders to provide a firm action plan outlining how Indigenous issues will be addressed after the September 20th election.
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Kenney’s statement is harmful and furthers divide between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples
What has deeply saddened and even angered our communities, is the quick response from the Alberta Premier, Jason Kenney, regarding the church in Morinville that recently burned to the ground.
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WE CANNOT HAVE RECONCILIATION WITHOUT THE TRUTH
We, the Sovereign Chiefs of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, mourn the recent discovery of the mass grave of 215 children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School built on the Tk ’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation.
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An important message from the Grand Chief of Treaty 8
Grand Chief Arthur Noskey gives an important message – in Cree and English.
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What is the UCP’s Philosophy on Reconciliation?
As the original Cree and Dene Peoples, we affirm our connection to our lands, waters, air, animals, environment, and resources since time immemorial.