Book celebrates the journey of repatriating sacred and cultural items
On April 10, 2015, Athabasca University Press (AU Press) launched its latest book on Indigenous issues in a bright and well-attended setting in Calgary’s Glenbow…
Literature
Playing with Fire, the Theo Fleury story is coming to Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre
Catch the incredible story of NHL hockey great, Theo Fleury at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton from January 28 to February 15. Playing With Fire, is…
Second Story Press launches Aboriginal Writing Contest
As part of its 25th Anniversary celebrations Toronto-based publisher, Second Story Press, has launched a contest that will be of particular interest to Aboriginal Canadian…
Centre High event focuses on Indigenous Literacy
It was a mid-week evening event (December 10) and the first of its kind for downtown Edmonton’s Centre High Campus (CHC). The guests were outstanding,…
Dawn Dumont tells a great story with an important message
Dawn Dumont is an accomplished and celebrated Aboriginal woman whose talent and media savvy has enabled her to write and deliver stand-up comedy, co-host APTN’s…
New book explores Indigenous Pathways in New Media Art
Coded Territories: Tracing Indigenous Pathways in New Media Art is an exciting collection of essays that provides a historical and contemporary context for Indigenous new…
Manitoba film – Treading Water – wins Best Short Documentary at imagineNATIVE festival
October 27, 2014 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) — When brother/sister filmmaking team Janelle and Jérémie Wookey were enlisted by producer Jocelyn Mitchell to make a film that…
Why Robbie Robertson’s Son Wrote a Kids’ Book About His Dad
Sebastian Robertson wasn’t looking to do an exposé on his rock star father, Robbie Robertson. So a children’s book was the perfect way to share…
Aaron Paquette’s new book Lightfinder is a great read for all ages
His uncanny talent with a paintbrush and a sheet of canvas has helped rocket this Canadian artist to the top of the food chain during…
Monique Gray Smith Wins 2014 Burt Award for FNMI Literature
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA–(Marketwired – Sept. 27, 2014) – The 2014 winners of a unique literary award that provides thousands of First Nations, Metis and Inuit youth…