Featured artist for May 2015: Jane Ash Poitras
The magnificent painting that graces the cover of the May 2015 edition of Alberta Native News is Eagle and it’s the creation of the incredibly…
Arts, Culture
Ben Calf Robe Society kicks off powwow season
Powwow season was launched in Edmonton this month with a hugely successful, extremely well attended and culturally beautiful event. Saturday, May 9, marked the 34th…
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…
Honours and new exhibits for celebrated artist Jane Ash Poitras this month in Edmonton
Jane Ash Poitras doesn’t need an introduction; Alberta Native News readers will certainly know she has long been recognized and respected as one of Canada’s…
Metis Spring Festival returns to St. Albert Servus Place: May 16-17
Métis Child and Family Services (MCFS) is just one month away from participating in the Seventh Annual Métis Spring Festival, a two-day gala and cash…
Featured artist for April 2015: Jason Carter
The striking art that is featured on the cover of the April issue of Alberta Native News is a detail from a painting entitled “To Dream…
Alberta Teams win LWC XV TOMAHOCKEY Tournament
The Enoch Recreation Centre in Treaty Six Territory was a hub of excellence from March 27-29 during the LWC XV-15th Anniversary TOMAHOCKEY Tournament. The excitement…
Artist Riley Charters will be showcased at Quaaout Aboriginal Art Festival: Apr. 17-19
First Nations artist Riley Charters will be one of the featured artists at the Quaaout Lodge on the Shuswap First Nation from April 17-19. She will…
Will Belcourt is sharing his music with the world
Will Belcourt loves music and has a penchant for pleasing an audience with melodies and lyrics designed not just to entertain, but also to showcase…
Featured Artist for March 2015: Riley Charters
The beautiful art featured on this month’s cover of Alberta Native News is entitled “Turtle Dance” and it is the creation of the very talented…