Tom Jackson spreads Christmas cheer to combat poverty and hunger
Earlier this month, the rich baritone vocals of Tom Jackson were back on the road again at Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium as part of the singer-actor’s…
Arts, Culture
Metis Family Jiggers are great dancers and superb ambassadors
When Jolene Langford first donned her dancing clothes she was about seven years old. “I was very nervous back then, and even today I am…
Art in the Heart Exhibit features inner city artists at Edmonton City Hall
Edmonton City Hall has been a busy place during the month of December with various activities and events occupying the main floor. School children from…
Andy Everson’s artwork etched forever into gold and silver coins
The intricate designs of K’omoks First Nation artist Andy Everson have been delighting his home community and art lovers all across Canada for decades and…
Andy Everson: On Christmas and the Winter Solstice
Up until this point, the days have been getting shorter and shorter. The warmth of the summer air has given way to the chill of…
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,…
Featured Artist for December 2014: Timothy Mohan
The stunning art that appears on the cover of the December 2014 Alberta Native News is entitled “Forgotten World” and is the creation of the…
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…
He’s an Indian cowboy at the Canadian Finals Rodeo . . . .
Bull riding and bronc riding never fail to draw in good-sized crowds at any given rodeo. With the passing of Ft. Vermilion’s Kenton Randle (Metis) a…