Centre High honours IRS survivors and victims with beautiful memorial collage
Centre High Campus in downtown Edmonton was a busy place on September 29 as students, administrators, special guests and other visitors gathered to unveil a…
October 2014
BBMA gala honours the accomplishments of Metis students
The 2014 Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards gala took place in Edmonton’s DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel on September 20, marking the ninth year that…
Alberta CFL players team up to fight abuse and violence against women
ALBERTA – The ‘Battle of Alberta’ took a breather last month as the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Eskimos put aside their rivalry and teamed up against domestic violence…
Forest industry offers skills award for Aboriginal youth: Deadline Oct. 31
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is opening up nominations until October 31st for its annual Skills Award for Aboriginal Youth, as part of…
Amiskwaciy Academy participates in Edmonton Police Service ceremony
Earlier this year Amiskwaciy Academy presented Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Superintendent Tony Harder, with an Honour Blanket in recognition of the fine work and ongoing participation…
Maskwacîs Cultural College celebrates 40th Anniversary: Nov. 7
On Friday, November 7, 2014, the Maskwacîs Cultural College (based in Maskwacîs AB) will mark its 40th anniversary with a special “Raising The Teepee: Celebrating 40…
Featured Artist for October 2014: Aaron Paquette
The gorgeous art featured on the cover of the October 2014 edition of Alberta Native News, by Aaron Paquette, is entitled Speaking with Two Voices and…
Alberta First Nation challenges Federal approval of tar sands project in court
October 15, 2014, Vancouver, BC – The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) are in Federal Court today in Vancouver to defend a challenge of last…
New Jersey Devils sign Jordin Tootoo to a new contract
On October 7, 2014, The New Jersey Devils announced that they have signed forward Jordin Tootoo to a new contract. The announcement was made by…
Alberta AFN Chief discusses provincial issues and other matters related to Aboriginal justice
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief of Alberta, Chief Cameron Alexis discussed his views on provincial First Nations leadership endeavors and issues in a…