Alberta Native News 2016 Powwow Guide
(ANNews) – Join the Powwow Trail this summer with our printable powwow guide!
Culture
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day in Alberta and throughout Canada
by John Copley (ANNews) – June 21, 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day (NAD). Initiated in 1996 by then-Governor General Romeo LeBlanc, Aboriginal Day falls…
Group of Seven catalogue offers readers beauty, knowledge, insight and more
by John Copley (ANNews) – Art enthusiasts from across the nation are already well aware that the breathtaking exhibition 7: Professional Native Indian Artists Inc….
Running Thunder Dancers enlighten and captivate audiences of all ages
by John Copley (ANNews) – Perseverance usually pays off, just as it did earlier this month when the administration, teachers, students and parents at Crawford…
Amiskwaciy Academy celebrates renewal with a Spring feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – The annual spring feast organized and hosted by the Elders, staff, students and volunteers at Amiskwaciy Academy was another successful…
Ben Calf Robe Powwow showcases a stunning ensemble of dancers
by John Copley (ANNews) – The 2016 Ben Calf Robe Powwow was an extraordinary gala that took place in Edmonton’s Commonwealth Community Centre on Saturday,…
Ben Calf Robe Pow Wow delights thousands of spectators, dancers and dignitaries in Edmonton
(ANNews) – Over 7000 people converged at the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre in Edmonton on Saturday May 7 to celebrate the 35th Annual Ben Calf…
Fort McKay First Nation begins legal action to protect culturally sacred Moose Lake area
Fort McKay, AB – Fort McKay First Nation has filed a law suit against the Government of Alberta for a decision that opens the door to…
Feature artist for April 2016: Maxine Noel
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Bearclaw Gallery is currently in the process of hosting two very important but short term exhibitions that art patrons…
Ben Calf Robe celebrates its landmark 35th Annual Powwow on May 7
by John Copley (ANNews) – Spring is upon us and with it the beginning of the rodeo and powwow seasons. The first of many events…