Feature artist for June 17: Norval Morrisseau
(ANNews) – The beautiful and breathtaking image on the cover of the June edition of Alberta Native News is by the incomparable Norval Morrisseau (1931-2007),…
June 2017
Book Review: Glass Beads by Dawn Dumont
Reviewed by Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – The high heeled Chuck Taylor sneakers with gorgeous beaded First Nation themed embroidery on the cover of Dawn Dumont’s…
Edmonton Public School Board celebrates its Indigenous Graduates
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – For the past ten years the Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB) has celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of First Nations, Métis…
Calling all youth: Register now for the 2017 Alberta Indigenous Games
(ANNews) – This summer from August 13-17 at Rundle Park in Edmonton, the Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) will make its return for its fourth edition! This…
Writers share unique insights and perspectives at the inaugural Writing Stick Conference
by John Copley (ANNews) – It took organizers a full year to put The Writing Stick program together but the magnitude of work that had…
Boxing Champion Jelena Mrdjenovich delivers keynote address to Amiskwaciy Grads
by John Copley (ANNews) – The final speaker at the Amiskwaciy Academy Graduation Ceremony held on June 8 at the Edmonton Inn, was boxing sensation,…
Warm wishes and words of wisdom for Amiskwaciy Academy 2017 graduates
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Thursday June 8, Amiskwaciy Academy hosted its 2017 Graduation Ceremony and Dinner; this year’s celebration was held in the…
Metis Child and Family Services hosts an outstanding Spring Festival
by John Copley (ANNews) – On May 20 and 21, 2017 Métis Child and Family Services (MCFS) hosted its Ninth Annual Métis Spring Festival, an…
National Film Board brings Indigenous cinema to you and your community
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – Aabiziingwashi or Wide Awake is the National Film Board of Canada’s new innovation in cinematic dissemination. The initial inception of…
Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs extends National Aboriginal Day greetings
OTTAWA, June 21, 2017 /CNW/ – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today: “June 21st is National Aboriginal…