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…
Culture
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…
Amiskwaciy Academy 2015 graduation: Honour your culture, continue your quest for knowledge
On June 4, graduating students at Amiskwaciy Academy in Edmonton gathered with their peers, teachers, parents and supporters to celebrate the successful conclusion of 12…
iHuman event includes drama, music and a room full of talent
An iHuman fundraiser that took place last month at Amiskwaciy Academy included an upbeat, and very enjoyable performance by well-known actor Michelle Thrush. Her TV…
Elder’s Grand Counsel discusses plans for Kihciy Askiy project in Edmonton
For many years there has been a small core group of Aboriginals in Edmonton who have attempted to establish some form of sacred territory in…
Ben Calf Robe School builds culture and confidence
The Annual Ben Calf Robe Powwow, held earlier this month, is a wonderful cultural event which launches the beginning of the Powwow season in Alberta…
NSD61 students experience Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Winter Camp
High school students from Little Buffalo School, Atikameg School and Cadotte Lake School stepped out of a classroom environment to experience land-based learning at the…