Aboriginal hockey stars head to Sochi Olympics
There has been a lot of speculation about who will be heading to the Sochi Olympics and the announcements have finally been made. At least…
Articles by Alberta Native News
Walking and singing for change
I noticed a story the other day in Wawatay News, an Aboriginal newspaper that serves northern Ontario, that featured coverage of a group of walkers…
Featured Cover Art for January, 2014: Bill Roy
Raven and the Moon © by Bill Roy
2014 slated to become the year of increased litigation
According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2014 is the Year of the Horse; according to the calendars of Canada’s First Nations, 2014 is the Year of…
Bannock Burger ignites a tasty new flame in urban cuisine
There’s a new burger joint in Alberta’s capital city and it’s located on the corner of 124 Street and 107 Avenue. The concept of the…
Featured Cover Art for December, 2013: Timothy Mohan
The Vision by Timothy Mohan
Saddle Lake First Nation IRS office launches legacy book
On November 27, the Saddle Lake First Nation Indian Residential School (IRS) Office launched its newly published Legacy Book, nitohta nosisim (Listen My Children). The launch, which…
Frank Latour: an exemplary volunteer
Every now and then, a non-Native happens along who makes their mark and leaves their own stamp on the Aboriginal community. In the Edmonton region…
First Nations rights advocate honoured by Nobel Initiative
The leader of a University of Alberta partnership devoted to strengthening the rights of First Nations children has received acclaim from the Nobel Women’s Initiative….
Energy and the oil sands: Aboriginal Perspectives
Fort McKay First Nation with a total population of 750 members, 500 of which live on reserve has the geographic distinction of sitting some 60…