Mar. 5: Art Gallery of Alberta opens legendary Indian Group of 7 exhibition
by John Copley (ANNews) – On March 5 citizens and communities within Alberta’s Capital Region will have an opportunity that only five other Canadian cities have enjoyed…
February 2016
Dene artist Anthony Antoine carves a beautiful story in soapstone
by John Copley (ANNews) – Anthony Antoine is a gifted Dene sculptor who uses his hands to create beautiful art. Though he was born in…
Featured Artist for Feb. 2016: Daphne Odjig
The stunning art featured on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is by Daphne Odjig, one of the most respected and uniquely individualistic…
FNMI family night at Blessed Oscar Romero High School in YEG is a fun-filled event
by John Copley (ANNews) – Blessed Oscar Romero Catholic High School is one of the newest high schools (2002) in the Edmonton Catholic School District….
Feb 24: Blood Tribe Police Service supports pink shirt day anti-bullying campaign
Officers including support staff of the Blood Tribe Police Service were directly involved in National Anti-Bullying day on February 24 by wearing pink shirts to…
Art and writing contest for Aboriginal youth and young adults across Canada: Apply by Mar 31
(ANNews) – Canadian youth and young adults of Aboriginal ancestry – status, non-status, Inuit, or Métis – have the chance to showcase their artistic and…
Symposium releases 22 recommendations for the inquiry into murdered and missing women
(February 17, 2016) ― The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), the Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action (FAFIA), and the Canadian Journal of Women and…
Joseph Sanchez reflects on the Indian Group of Seven in advance of Edmonton exhibitions
by John Copley (ANNews) The Indian Group of Seven, formally known as Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporated (PNIAI) was founded in Winnipeg in November of…
Local women to compete in Mrs. Globe Canada Pageant in Regina: April 1 – 2
by John Copley (ANNews) – The 2016 Mrs. Canada Globe Pageant will take place at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan on April 1-2, 2016….
Feb. 29 deadline for First Nations across Canada to opt in to Day Scholars Class Action
Momentum is building for the Day Scholars Class Proceeding. In addition to the original two Bands, twenty two other First Nations Bands have opted into…