Artist David Garneau to create 400 paintings for Edmonton’s Tawatinâ Bridge
Edmonton – Canadian Métis artist David Garneau is the commissioned artist for Edmonton’s Tawatinâ Bridge. The bridge will link the south side and downtown portions…
January 2017
Senator urges MPs to pass bill defending Aboriginal women
Ottawa, January 31, 2017 – The House of Commons should work quickly to pass a Senate bill aimed at deterring violence against Aboriginal women, a…
Feature artist for Jan. 2017: Tim Mohan
(ANNews) – The beautiful art on the cover of the January 2017 issue of Alberta Native News is by the extremely eclectic and talented contemporary…
Join Cindy Blackstock and Alanis Obomsawin at the Edmonton premiere of their landmark film
(Edmonton) – The rights of First Nations children take centre stage in the landmark documentary, “We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice” which will be…
Federal Court dismisses First Nations’ appeal challenging Site C dam approval
FORT ST. JOHN, TREATY 8 TERRITORY–(Marketwired – Jan. 26, 2017) – On Monday, January 23, 2017, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal…
Ahousaht First Nation celebrates historic land use vision
(TOFINO) — On January 25, 2017, the Ahousaht First Nation released the first phase of their long-term sustainable economic development plan for their hahoulthlee (territory) in…
Heather Shillinglaw exhibit featured at Stony Plain Multicultural Centre until March 3, 2017
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Stony Plain Multicultural Centre is currently hosting Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw’s newest exhibition of art entitled “Buffalo Corral,” a…
Canada and Siksika Nation advance reconciliation with Castle Mountain Settlement
(Jan. 25, 2017) – The Government of Canada and the Siksika Nation have concluded a negotiated claim settlement to resolve a longstanding dispute and move…
Northern Lakes College showcases Mobile Training Labs to Peace River Region
(ANNews) – Northern Lakes College was excited to invite members of the Peace River region to an open house for the Mobile Trades Lab, a…
Exciting Metis jigging and fiddling celebration and competition will be held Feb. 18 &19
by John Copley (ANNews) – If you are looking for fun and adventure and a great place for some real family entertainment, you can find…