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The article discusses the finances of Canadian First Nations Aboriginal bands, focusing on the implications of the 2013 Canadian First Nations Financial Transparency Act. Topics include the tax-free salaries of Aboriginal politicians, the effects of natural resource development on tribal economics, and the politics of different bands' financial management.

In this article, the author discusses the importance of gaining historical knowledge about the First Nations people of Canada as a necessary step in initiating dialogue between Canadians and First Nations people and correcting the poor social conditions the latter face. She argues for the inclusion of topics related to First Nations within Canadian history curricula, with focus given to Canadian federal First Nations policy.

The article discusses economic growth and development plans by members of First Nations, groups of Aboriginal people in Canada, in 2013. Topics include plans to raise money through a bond issue in capital markets; government funding and bank loans for Aboriginal bands, including Membertou First Nation; and comments on economic conditions for First Nations by Ernie Daniels, president of the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA).

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 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 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.