Feature artist for August 2015: Linus Woods
The beautiful art that appears on the cover of the August 2015 edition of Alberta Native News is by Linus Woods, a Dakota/Ojibway artist from…
Arts, Culture
Poundmaker’s 2015 Powwow was an overwhelming success
First Nations from across Alberta joined together on the first weekend of August (Aug. 1-2) to help celebrate the Poundmaker’s Lodge and Treatment Centre’s 42nd…
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…
Aboriginal Pavilion delights the crowds at Edmonton Heritage Days
Over the August long weekend, more than 360,000 people flocked to Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park to sample the sights, sounds and tastes of 85 different cultures…
National Aboriginal Day shares Aboriginal culture with the millions of Canadians
We are right in the middle of Powwow season and organizers as well as performers are enjoying a spectacular summer. The season was launched last…
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…
Tsuu T’ina Nation chuckwagon – and Kurt Bensmiller – win Rangeland Derby… again
This year was extra-special for chuckwagon reinsman Kurt Bansmiller and owner Tsuu T’ina Nation as their rig posted a 1:16:73 time in the final championship…
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…
Feature artist for July 2015: Aaron Paquette
This month’s beautiful cover art is entitled “Gateway of the Sun” and it is the creation of the very talented Edmonton-based artist Aaron Paquette. Paquette…