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The article focuses on the Canadian court case William v. British Columbia, which dealt with the Canadian government's treaty process with First Nation Indians. Topics include the consultation between the Canadian government and the First Nation leaders, the declaration of aboriginal rights, and land claim and usage rights.

The article focuses on the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA), a government instrument that will help put First Nations in charge of their development and their future. The body will reportedly allow First Nations to access debt financing on the same terms as other Canadian communities. Their being able to leverage their revenues to carry out urgent demands is also indicated.

The article presents an excerpt from the keynote speech of Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine at the Second International Comprehensive Community Planning Conference, held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on September 15, 2008, in which he discussed the need for First Nations to participate in decisions that affect their territories, for government to start selling land claims and to consider responsible development.

The article reports that the chiefs of Treaty 8, an area that comprises 24 First Nations in the northern regions of the Canadian province of Alberta, has declared their opposition to the new Aboriginal consultation policy unveiled by the provincial government of Alberta in July 2014. The Treaty 8 chiefs assert that the new policy gives too much power to the planned Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO) and denies First Nations and Métis peoples a voice in managing their own affairs.

The article reports on the response of Alberta's First Nations leaders on the move of Aboriginal Relations Minister Robin Campbell to push through Bill 22, which allows industry levy for Aboriginal consultation on economic development.

This article offers news briefs as of July 1, 2012 related to First Nations tribes in Alberta, Canada. A Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque is unveiled to commemorate the significance of Áísínai’pi at Writing on Stone Provincial Park. A ceremony was held on June 30, 2012 in remembrance of children who attended Red Deer Industrial School from 1893-1919. Beaver Lake Cree Nation moved to a pretrial hearing on a treaty infringement case against tar sands industrial activities.

The article discusses the entry of Tsuu T'ina First Nation and Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation into the First Nations Land Management Regime (FNLMR), an organization that allows members to opt out of 34 land-related sections of the Indian Act. The organization helps speed the process of economic development by allowing First Nations to manage their own land and resources with less government restriction and no federal approval necessary.

The article discusses the two candidates, Alex Maurice and Robert Doucette, who are competing to become head of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) in the 2012 elections.

This article discusses the issuance of a stay in a case where the election of the Fort McCay First Nation's tribal council was overturned. The development of this case in a court case regarding the rejection of Stanley Laurent's nomination for election as chief in 2008. The place of this lawsuit in the context of Fort McKay tribal government since 2000 is also explored.

This article discusses a vote planned for June 30, 2009 that will allow members of the Tsuu T'ina First Nations to vote on a land sale and property trade with Alberta Transportation. This land will be used in the development of a Southwest Calgary ring road. The potential effect of this road on the economic development of the region and traffic patterns in the Calgary area is explored.

This article discusses the development of an Aboriginal Strategy Organization called Wichitowin in Edmonton, Alberta, which will coordinate community planning and services for members of First Nations living in that city. Aboriginal Strategy Organizations are community based government institutions that encourage interagency coordination within the Canadian federal and provincial governments.

The article reports that the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) along with other Métis leaders assembled at the Alberta Legislature for an announcement. The MNA announced that they are taking to court the province of Alberta in order to put pressure on issues related to Métis harvesting.

The article reports on the announcement of the Cabinet members shuffle by Premier Dalton McGuinty which surprised the leaders of the Anishinabek Nation in Canada on September 18, 2008. The government had no explanation about the cancellation of the high-level meeting between First Nation leaders and the Premier scheduled for the same day. Grand Council Chief John Beaucage hopes that the development do not signal a signal in Ontario's focus and commitment to First Nations affairs.

The article explores the topics discussed at the 2008 Canadian Indian Council of the Federation. Comments from National Chief Phil Fontaine regarding the measures discussed at the conference are included. The issues brought up at the conference include the need for leadership, the need for good relations with the Canadian government, and school funding for Indian children.