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…
Culture
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…
Treaty 6 partners with Fort Edmonton Park for authentic representation
On January 29, 2015 Fort Edmonton Park senior management and the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations signed an historic memorandum to work together to…
Under the Northern Sky: Outdoor rinks – one shovel at a time
On cold February days long ago, one of my favourite escapes was to the outdoor ice rink next to our old school in Attawapiskat. After…
Tragic highway crash kills visionary Treaty 7 artists
February 11, 2015 — A collision on a cold, windy Saskatchewan highway has cut deep into the heart of Canada’s arts community, now reeling with…
Edmonton Arts Council honours local Aboriginal artists
Two Aboriginal artists were among eight local artists honoured recently by the Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) – Todd Houseman and Will Belcourt. Houseman is a performer…