Aboriginal Pavilion delights the crowds at Edmonton Heritage Days
Over the August long weekend, more than 360,000 people flocked to Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park to sample the sights, sounds and tastes of 85 different cultures…
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National Aboriginal Day shares Aboriginal culture with the millions of Canadians
We are right in the middle of Powwow season and organizers as well as performers are enjoying a spectacular summer. The season was launched last…
Tsuu T’ina Nation chuckwagon – and Kurt Bensmiller – win Rangeland Derby… again
This year was extra-special for chuckwagon reinsman Kurt Bansmiller and owner Tsuu T’ina Nation as their rig posted a 1:16:73 time in the final championship…
Video: Dustin Stamp performing Fancy Dance at National Aboriginal Day in St. Albert
Saddle Lake Dancer Dustin Stamp was one of the highlights of the National Aboriginal Day celebration in St. Albert. “I love dancing and I always appreciate…
Alberta Indigenous Games provide a wonderful experience for Aboriginal youth
The 2015 Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) is underway in Edmonton; the official opening took place at Rundle Park on Sunday July 12. The event began…
Alberta Native News 2015 Powwow Guide
It’s Powwow Season again so it’s time to join the Powwow Trail! Alberta Native News has put together a schedule of some powwow events and…
Celebrate Metis in the Mountains Asihawak Festival: June 25-28 at Castle River Rodeo Grounds
If you are looking for a wonderful weekend experience of great music and amazing Métis culture be sure to attend the Métis in the Mountains…
Here is a sneak peek at our National Aboriginal Day coverage by John Copley
National Aboriginal Day was a wonderful celebration that took place all across Canada this past weekend and in particular on June 21, the summer solstice….
Join the National Aboriginal Day celebration in your community!
(June 20.2015) National Aboriginal Week is underway this weekend as many local, regional and provincial organizations, agencies and communities join Canadians from coast to coast to celebrate Aboriginal culture,…
Feature artist for June 2015: Timothy Mohan
The evocative art that appears on the cover of the June 2015 edition of Alberta Native News is entitled “Ghosts of Hells Gate.” It is…