Ben Harper, Michael Franti and of course Blue Rodeo headline at the Edmonton Folk Fest
Local Aboriginal Folkies have been cheering with delight since the announcement that Ben Harper will be closing out the mainstage on August 7, the first…
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UFCW urges Canada to engage in meaningful dialogue with Aboriginal leaders
Paul Meinema, National President, UFCW Canada strongly urges Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to use his position of leadership to develop a relationship with the…
June is National Aboriginal Awareness Month in Canada
First Nations, Metis, Inuit, urban Aboriginal and all Canadians are encouraged to take part in cultural events and other celebrations in honour of National Aboriginal…
Treaty 7 Chiefs say: Don’t Kill the Bill – Continue work on Education Reform
May 29, 2014 – Treaty 7 Chiefs continue calls for dialogue on revising Bill C-33, the First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, despite heated…
Don’t miss: A Tribe Called Red coming to Alberta this Summer
When powwow vocals and drumming fuse with high energy electronica the result is a frolicking good time and when you add to the mix just…
Mistassiniy School student wins Great Kids Award
Willow Auger’s friends and family know that she is a great kid and her school knows it too. But what an honour it was for…
Twinkle, twinkle little star
Recently, I ventured out on a long sandy beach and walked several kilometers along the icy waters of Lake Erie. I was happy that it…
Two Saskatchewan Tribal Councils support the proposed First Nations Education Act
After careful consideration, Meadow Lake Tribal Council and the Battleford Tribal Chiefs believe that the proposed First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, Bill…
Indspire Launches $20 Million Indigenous Education Campaign
Indspire has launched a $20 million Building Brighter Futures Campaign in support of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students across Canada. Through the campaign, donations…
Aboriginal themed films win big at 2014 AMPIA Awards Gala
APTN’s gritty drama Blackstone was the star of the 2014 Alberta film industry, earning six Alberta Film and Television Awards last month at the 40th…