2014 Ben Calf Robe Powwow
Alberta Native News correspondent John Copley went to the Ben Calf Robe Powwow in Edmonton earlier this month and took some great photos of the…
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Featured Cover Art for May, 2014: Timothy Mohan
The beautiful art that appears on the cover of the May 2014 Alberta Native News is entitled “Spirit of the Loons” and is the creation…
Rupertsland Institute offers a range of Metis scholarships
The Métis Education Foundation was established in 1991 by the Métis Nation of Alberta to assist, encourage and support Métis students wishing to pursue full…
Aksis and partners to host industry dialogue in Edmonton: May 29
Aksis, an Aboriginal business and professional association that was launched in Edmonton late last fall, is made of Aboriginal businesses, professionals and students, along with…
Ben Calf Robe Powwow was a resounding success
The 33rd Annual Ben Calf Robe Traditional Powwow got underway in spectacular fashion on Saturday, May 10 as hundreds of dancers from around the province…
Wabasca-Desmarais educator nominated for Edwin Parr Teacher Award
Northland School Division No.61 (NSD61) recently announced that Deborah Gladue-McLeod, a St. Theresa School teacher, has been selected as NSD61’s 2014 Edwin Parr Teacher Award…
TRC testimony is painful, yet healing for many
As survivors of Indian residential schools converged on Edmonton’s Shaw Conference Centre to take in the March 27 – 30 seventh and final Truth and…
Edmonton Mayor announces 2014-15 as Year of Reconciliation
As one of 14 Honorary Witnesses at the Truth and Reconciliation National Event in Edmonton on March 28, Mayor Don Iveson expressed the need for…
TRC event drew thousands
Attending the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final, national event in Edmonton was a remarkable experience to say the least. I attended for work purposes and…
AFN Chief Shawn Atleo resigns
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo unexpectedly resigned from his position on Friday May 2. Here is the full text of his…