Keith Diakiw offers one of a kind Talking Rock Tours
by Deena Goodrunning (ANNews) – Edmonton-based Métis citizen Keith Diakiw is the founder of Talking Rock Tours – the first ever geo-educational hiking and sightseeing…
Culture
University of Alberta ICW honours Indigenous cultures, languages and teachings
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – From January 23-28, 2023 the University of Alberta hosted its second annual Indigenous Celebration Week (ICW)….
Artwork documenting Indigenous relation to the land will be installed this week in Edmonton
(Edmonton) – Indigenous relation to the land in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) is the subject of a new artwork, Sipikiskisiw (Remembers Far Back) by Michelle Sound, which was coordinated by…
Ever Deadly: A documentary of power and song!
Reviewed by Deena Goodrunning (ANNews) – Ever Deadly is a documentary about award-winning Inuk singer, activist and author Tanya Tagaq. The film was written and…
New book about the Metis Nation puts a spotlight on reconciliation
(ANNews) – A new book released by the Métis Nation of Alberta chronicles the challenges and achievements of the Métis since their rights were recognized…
Infamous Native Clothing featured in permanent display at Red Deer MAG
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Infamous Native Clothing is now on permanent display at Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG)….
Strangers on a Train: ‘Omisimawiw’ is running at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns until Feb 12
(Edmonton) – Omisimawiw is a new indie theatre show written and produced by Edmonton-based artist Shyanne Duquette, running until February 12th at the Backstage Theatre…
World Champion Cree Fancy Dancer Patrick Mitsuing to Perform at Super Bowl LVII
(Treaty 6 Territory) – Patrick Mitsuing, a member of the Cree Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nations, will shine a spotlight on Indigenous culture through a series…
Upper Deck releases set of 8 Indigenous player hockey cards
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Leading trading card manufacturer Upper Deck has released a “First Peoples Rookie Card Set,” featuring eight Indigenous hockey players who…
Small group of lawyers challenge mandatory Indigenous training course
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – A group of 50 lawyers has written a petition to the Law Society of Alberta (LSA) protesting a mandatory free…