Artist Riley Charters will be showcased at Quaaout Aboriginal Art Festival: Apr. 17-19
First Nations artist Riley Charters will be one of the featured artists at the Quaaout Lodge on the Shuswap First Nation from April 17-19. She will…
March 2015
Date changed for Sisters of our Spirit National Gathering in Enoch: Sept. 28-30
March 23, 2015…Treaty No. 6 (Edmonton, AB.)… Spirit of Our Sisters National Gathering in Enoch, AB has been postponed till September 2015. Due to circumstances…
Will Belcourt is sharing his music with the world
Will Belcourt loves music and has a penchant for pleasing an audience with melodies and lyrics designed not just to entertain, but also to showcase…
Richard Wagamese inspires Treaty 8 educators at recent symposium
Born on October 14, 1955, award winning author, columnist, broadcaster, commentator and popular keynote speaker, Richard Wagamese, has never been one to shy away from…
Featured Artist for March 2015: Riley Charters
The beautiful art featured on this month’s cover of Alberta Native News is entitled “Turtle Dance” and it is the creation of the very talented…
Aboriginal Art Festival is coming to Quaaout Lodge: April 17 – 19
Excitement is mounting as the final touches are being made for an exciting art festival that will be held next month at the beautiful Quaaout…
Alex Janvier named as signature artist for Rogers Place public art
Internationally acclaimed artist Alex Janvier is the signature artist for the Rogers Place Winter Garden. The artwork, Tsa tsa ke k’e (Iron Foot Place), evokes…
Treaty 8 Education Symposium stresses unity in meeting the needs of children
The Third Annual Treaty 8 Education Symposium, Working Together to Support Our Children, took place at Edmonton’s Radisson Inn South on March 10-12, 2015. The…
Urban Systems receives award for best Aboriginal relations
On February 27, the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) hosted its 24th Alberta Business Awards of Distinction gala. The initiative celebrated twelve exceptional companies, organizations…
Ambrose Place wins a 2015 Homeward Trust ROOPH Housing Award
On March 5, 2015 Homeward Trust Edmonton (HTE) hosted its ROOPH Awards banquet and gala (Recognizes Outstanding Organizations and People in Housing). HTE is a…