Indigenous Language Programs get a boost in Southern Alberta
(April 2018) – The Government of Canada has recently announced approximately $1,001,500 in funding to organizations in Southern Alberta via the Aboriginal Languages Initiative (ALI)….
Culture
NFB launches “Indigenous Cinema” with over 200 free films streaming online
(Montreal) – Last month, the National Film Board of Canada launched Indigenous Cinema (#NFBIndigenous), an NFB Web page offering free streaming of more than 200 new and classic titles…
2018 Métis Spring Festival coming to St. Albert on May 18-20
by John Copley (ANNews) – St. Albert’s spacious Servus Place will continue as it has since 2010 when it plays host to the 2018 Métis…
Historic agreement protects Indigenous trapping
(April 28) – The Alberta Treaty 8 Trappers Association will now be managing Indigenous traplines in Treaty 8 Territory under a significant new agreement with…
Event preview: “Ancestors and Elders” – exploring the power of tradition and truth
an overview by John Copley (ANNews) – The two evening showings of Shumka’s world premiere dance performance, Ancestors and Elders, concludes in Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium…
Cartoon about Children Testifying in Court Nominated for 2 AMPIA Awards
(April 2018) – BearPaw Media Productions, a department of local Indigenous agency, Native Counselling Services of Alberta, has been nominated for 2 AMPIA (Alberta Motion…
Feature artist for April 2018: George Littlechild
(ANNews) – The evocative image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is “Mixed Blood Joe” by the very talented contemporary artist George…
Enoch Cree Nation celebrates sod turning for new school
(ANNews) – On April 10, Enoch Cree Nation celebrated a sod turning ceremony for Maskekosak Kiskinomatowikamik – their new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school. The…
George Littlechild explores ‘The art of truth and reconciliation’ at Gallery@501 in Sherwood Park
(ANNews) – A profound art exhibit by George Littlechild, entitled “The Art of Truth and Reconciliation” is currently on display at Gallery@501 in Sherwood Park…
Sharing the stories of Cadotte Lake Students
By Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – Lorne Dach, MLA for Edmonton – McClung and Richard Feehan, Minister of Indigenous Relations, showcased the writing skills of Cadotte…