TREATY 7 FIRST NATIONS

Treaty Seven was a peace treaty made between two nations - the tribes of the Blackfoot Confederacy, (Siksika, Piikani (Peigan) and Kainaiwa (Blood)) Tsuu T'ina (Sarcee), the Stoney (Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley/Goodstoney) and Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, by Her Commissioners, the honourable David Laird, Lieutenant Governor and Indian Superintendent of the North-West Territories, and James Farquharson Macleod, C.M.G., Commissioner of the North-West Mounted Police.

www.treaty7.org

INAC WEBSITE

In general, INAC has primary, but not exclusive, responsibility for meeting the federal government’s constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities to First Nations, Inuit and Northerners. To fulfill this mandate, INAC must work collaboratively with First Nations, Inuit and Northerners, as well as with other federal departments and agencies, provinces and territories. Increasingly, INAC’s role has become one of facilitating change and bringing together the partners and interests needed to implement Gathering Strength — Canada's Aboriginal Action Plan.

www.ainc-inac.gc.ca

ALBERTA ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development is responsible for developing policies and strategies respecting Aboriginal and northern issues and for implementing specific Aboriginal and northern initiatives.

www.aand.gov.ab.ca

WINDSPEAKER NEWSPAPER

Since its inception in 1983, Windspeaker has been guided by one driving force - to increase communication for and about Aboriginal people and their communities. With single-minded determination Windspeaker has developed into North America's most respected Aboriginal publication.

www.ammsa.com

ABORIGINAL PEOPLES TELEVISION NETWORK

It is APTNÕs vision to be the renowned leader of Indigenous programming in television and new media worldwide. APTN seeks programming that is relevant, entertaining, innovative and provides the vehicle which connects Elders, Youth and Families together. APTN endeavours to maintain a full schedule of original programming that will attract a national audience and to promote the development of a strong Aboriginal production sector in Canada.

www.aptn.ca