Sixties Scoop apology a step toward reconciliation
by Alberta Minister of Children’s Services Danielle Larivee (June 1, 2018) – She wore red lipstick. That’s all it took for workers to take a…
Culture
Alberta offers heartfelt apology to Sixties Scoop survivors
(May 28, 2018) – After months of comprehensive consultations, on May 28, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley delivered an apology in the legislature to survivors and…
AGA exhibit features three prominent Indigenous artists
by John Copley (ANN) – Landmark: A New Chapter Acquisition Project (April 28 – Nov. 11) is the latest in an exciting series of Art…
University of Lethbridge allows students to wear traditional regalia at convocation ceremony
(May 29, 2018) – Some significant and meaningful changes to University of Lethbridge Convocation proceedings will debut this week as the U of L graduates…
‘Indian Horse’ returns to Edmonton at Metro Cinema at the Garneau: June 1 & 2
(ANNews) – Following a highly successful performance at Film Festivals across the country, Indian Horse based on the award-winning novel by Richard Wagamese and directed…
Bigstone Cree Nation seeks repatriation of artifacts from Royal Alberta Museum
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Bigstone Cree Nation and the Bigstone Cree Empowerment Society (BCES) have been working hard this year to have culturally…
Li Salay explores the shifting boundaries of Metis art: opens at the AGA on May 26
by John Copley (ANNews) – Art lovers in Edmonton are in for a real treat because the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) will be showcasing…
Historic ceremony celebrates the creation of the Maskwacîs Cree school system
(Maskwacîs ) – On May 18, 2018, the four Maskwacîs Cree First Nations signed an official agreement with the Government of Canada, establishing a new Maskwacîs…
Art Gallery of Alberta presents new exhibit by Indigenous artists
(ANNews) – The Art Gallery of Alberta is announcing a new exhibition that celebrates the art of Indigenous artists in Alberta. LandMark: A New Chapter…
New book reveals interesting details about two prominent Metis women and their families
Review by John Copley (ANNews) – In mid-March this year the University of Alberta Press released one of its newest titles for 2018, Métis Pioneers,…