Alberta Indigenous Games 2015 coming to Edmonton: July 12-16
The 2015 Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) sporting competitions will take place in the City of Edmonton from July 12-16 this year. The biannual event is expected…
Arts, 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…
Chief Wilton Littlechild: Truth and Reconciliation Commission was a life-changing experience
Chief Wilton (Willie) Littlechild didn’t necessarily want to spend the past six years of his life sitting as a commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation…
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…
Book Review: The Truth about Lies about Indians
Darryl Dennis is a broadcaster, actor, playwright, comedian and most recently an author who just released his first novel, Peace Pipe Dreams: The Truth about…
Over 200 students pay tribute to Alex Decoteau – Canada’s first Aboriginal police officer
On June 1, the Edmonton Police Service hosted their annual Alex Decoteau Run for over 200 school kids in Rundle Park to commemorate Canada’s first…