New book reveals interesting details about two prominent Metis women and their families
Review by John Copley (ANNews) – In mid-March this year the University of Alberta Press released one of its newest titles for 2018, Métis Pioneers,…
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Cartoon about Children Testifying in Court Nominated for 2 AMPIA Awards
(April 2018) – BearPaw Media Productions, a department of local Indigenous agency, Native Counselling Services of Alberta, has been nominated for 2 AMPIA (Alberta Motion…
Sharing the stories of Cadotte Lake Students
By Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – Lorne Dach, MLA for Edmonton – McClung and Richard Feehan, Minister of Indigenous Relations, showcased the writing skills of Cadotte…
Muriel Stanley Venne is named Honourary Skirt at the 2018 SkirtsAfire Festival in YEG
(Edmonton) – The SkirtsAfire Festival, March 8 – 11, 2018, is a 4-day multidisciplinary arts festival which celebrates women in the arts. It is held in various venues along Alberta…
Feature artist for February 2018: Brenda Morency
by John Copley (ANNews) – Brenda Morency, aka Seekachees, is an artist, an educator, an entrepreneur, a student and a member of the Swan River…
Stories from the Bush: Traditional Teachings from a Lifetime Oskapiyos
By Dylan Lightbourn (December 2017) – In late 2012 Henry Laboucan, a sakaw îno (Bush Cree man) from Lubicon Lake, approached Randal Kabatoff, the sole…
Kohkom Kisewatisiwin Society coming together to share knowledge
By Rhonda Gladue (Edmonton) – Wisdom keepers. Teachers. Human rights and environmental Activists. Kohkom knowledge has always been held in high-esteem because it is a…
New deadline for Second Story Press Indigenous Writing & Illustration Contest: Nov. 15
(ANNews) – Second Story Press is holding its second contest for contemporary writing for young readers that reflects the modern experiences and perspectives of Indigenous…
Writers share unique insights and perspectives at the inaugural Writing Stick Conference
by John Copley (ANNews) – It took organizers a full year to put The Writing Stick program together but the magnitude of work that had…
Carol Daniels shortlisted for First Nation Communities READ
(May 3, 2017) – Congratulations to Carol Daniels, whose debut novel, Bearskin Diary (Nightwood Editions, 2015), has been shortlisted for the First Nation Communities READ…