Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Edmonton
by Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Across Canada the momentum has been building, as more and more people and communities acknowledge and honour our Indigenous peoples….
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Métis Nation of Alberta and Parks Canada launch Indigenous Peoples Open Doors Program
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, AB. (July 31, 2018) Earlier today, President Audrey Poitras and Parks Canada officials signed an agreement offering the Indigenous…
Local boy wins National Indigenous Writing Award
by John Copley (ANNews) – ‘The snow was melting, and the birds were singing, and the clouds were moving. Kay-Lynn and Jacob decided to leave…
Canada and Metis Nation of Alberta sign Consultation Agreement
Edmonton, AB. (July 24, 2018) The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Consultation Agreement between MNA leaders and…
Perry Bellegarde reelected National Chief of Assembly of First Nations
VANCOUVER, July 25, 2018 /CNW/ – First Nation leaders from across the country today elected Perry Bellegarde as Assembly of First Nations National Chief at the…
Stellar Indigenous performances showcased at the 2018 Interstellar Rodeo
(ANNews) – A little scattered rain couldn’t dampen the excitement at the 2018 Interstellar Rodeo at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton. Alright, maybe it was more…
Feature artist for July 2018: Anthony Antoine
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is a soapstone carving entitled The Legend of Bear Rock by…
Alberta supports new Indigenous Tourism Group
(July 20, 2018) – The government of Alberta is funding a new tourism association that will help Indigenous entrepreneurs and their communities start tourism businesses,…
AFN: First Nations issues require sustained attention and action by new Federal cabinet
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde encourages continued attention, action and direct engagement with First Nations to advance priorities…
St. Albert celebrations honour Indigenous peoples
by John Copley (ANNews) – First Nations, Métis and Inuit people were joined by more than 1200 well-wishers, celebrants, marchers and supporters during the 2018…