Prince Charles School music students continue to excel as they progress through school
by John Copley (ANNews) – Walking into Judy Gatto’s busy Grade 4 classroom at Prince Charles School in Edmonton last month brought back a flood…
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Harry Rusk receives lifetime achievement award from Traditional Country Music Association
by Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Over the past half-century there have not been many Aboriginals who really made their mark in the country music industry….
Summer Highlights: Poundmaker’s Powwow Video of the Grand Entry
One of the absolute highlights of the 2015 Powwow Trail was the Poundmaker’s Powwow which took place August 1-2, 2015. Alberta Native News journalist John…
Calvin Vollrath delights the crowd at Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Calvin Vollrath is among the best known fiddlers on the continent; his name is synonymous with the success he’s gained working his way to the…
Aboriginal Pavilion features spectacular dancing at Edmonton Heritage Days
The 40th annual Heritage Days celebrations at Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park were a resounding success with 62 pavilions representing over 80 various cultural groups from around…
Edmonton wraps up a stellar 2015 Folk Music Festival
August 6-9 was the perfect time for an amazing Edmonton Folk Music Festival that was filled with wonderful music, an exceptional setting on the hill…
Don’t miss out – Edmonton Folk Fest releases 300 youth tickets and announces some schedule changes
Adult and Youth tickets sold out quickly, while sales of the allotment for seniors tickets has held steady, so the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is…
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 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…