2017 World Indigenous Games celebration comes to a close
Treaty No. 6 Territory, July 10, 2017: “On behalf of the organizers for the World Indigenous Nations (WIN) Games 2017, I would like to thank…
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Free Youth Conference kicks off today – in conjunction with the World Indigenous Games
(Treaty 6 Territory, July 5, 2017) – In conjunction with the World Indigenous Nations Games 2017 being held in Maskwacis today, there will also be…
Minister Carolyn Bennett commends the World Indigenous Games athletes and organizers
ERMINESKIN CREE NATION, AB, July 4, 2017 /CNW/ – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today: “We are…
Reconciliation Week in Edmonton builds important bridges
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Two years have come and gone since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Closing Ceremonies in Ottawa drew attention to…
Book Review: Glass Beads by Dawn Dumont
Reviewed by Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – The high heeled Chuck Taylor sneakers with gorgeous beaded First Nation themed embroidery on the cover of Dawn Dumont’s…
Edmonton Public School Board celebrates its Indigenous Graduates
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – For the past ten years the Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB) has celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of First Nations, Métis…
Calling all youth: Register now for the 2017 Alberta Indigenous Games
(ANNews) – This summer from August 13-17 at Rundle Park in Edmonton, the Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) will make its return for its fourth edition! This…
Writers share unique insights and perspectives at the inaugural Writing Stick Conference
by John Copley (ANNews) – It took organizers a full year to put The Writing Stick program together but the magnitude of work that had…
Warm wishes and words of wisdom for Amiskwaciy Academy 2017 graduates
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Thursday June 8, Amiskwaciy Academy hosted its 2017 Graduation Ceremony and Dinner; this year’s celebration was held in the…
National Film Board brings Indigenous cinema to you and your community
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – Aabiziingwashi or Wide Awake is the National Film Board of Canada’s new innovation in cinematic dissemination. The initial inception of…