ACTRA Names Tina Keeper 2017 Woman Of The Year
Toronto, ON — In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Canada’s largest performer’s union shone the spotlight on Canadian actor, humanitarian and activist Tina…
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Slaight Family Foundation announces $12M in donations to Indigenous charities across Canada
Toronto (March 7, 2017) – In one of the largest charitable donations ever in Canada aimed at Indigenous communities, The Slaight Family Foundation will donate…
Feature artist for Feb. 17: Heather Shillinglaw
by John Copley (ANNews) – Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw is a hard-working, award-winning artist whose powerful creations have won numerous awards and found their way…
MNA applauds Federal funding for Fort Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Experience
(Edmonton, March 3, 2017) – Today, Métis Nation of Alberta President (MNA), Audrey Poitras, and dignitaries from all levels of government joined the Honourable Amarjeet…
Northern Cree Singers nominated for 2017 Grammy Award
by John Copley (ANNews) – Later this week the Northern Cree Singers will find out if seven is their lucky number. That’s because on February 12,…
Ahousaht First Nation celebrates historic land use vision
(TOFINO) — On January 25, 2017, the Ahousaht First Nation released the first phase of their long-term sustainable economic development plan for their hahoulthlee (territory) in…
Heather Shillinglaw exhibit featured at Stony Plain Multicultural Centre until March 3, 2017
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Stony Plain Multicultural Centre is currently hosting Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw’s newest exhibition of art entitled “Buffalo Corral,” a…
Canada and Siksika Nation advance reconciliation with Castle Mountain Settlement
(Jan. 25, 2017) – The Government of Canada and the Siksika Nation have concluded a negotiated claim settlement to resolve a longstanding dispute and move…
Exciting Metis jigging and fiddling celebration and competition will be held Feb. 18 &19
by John Copley (ANNews) – If you are looking for fun and adventure and a great place for some real family entertainment, you can find…
Alberta’s Future Leaders seeks youth and mentors for summer 2017
by John Copley (ANNews) – Are you a self-motivated post-secondary student and/or young adult who enjoys working with youth? If the answer is yes and…