Kamloopa Powwow celebrates 35th Anniversary
Hot! Hot! Hot! There is no other way to describe it. That was the 35th annual Kamloopa Powwow. Day One got to +38; Days Two…
Arts, Culture
Edmonton’s K-Days provided energizing interactive Aboriginal program
Kiyanaw, the Aboriginal event at Edmonton’s annual K-Days put on one fine array of performances this year and, yes, it was all for free! Kiyanaw,…
Featured Artist for August, 2014: Dawn Marie Marchand
The beautiful painting on this month’s cover of Alberta Native News, entitled “Summer in Manitokan,” was created by artist Dawn Marie Marchand and given to…
Exciting world premiere of Making Treaty 7 coming to Calgary: Sept 11, 13 & 14
Calgary, Alberta –– Making Treaty 7 is a groundbreaking theatrical presentation that breathes life into the history and legacy of the founding event of modern southern…
Chief Clarence Louie: The key to the future is building a strong economy
Osoyoos, in the southern part of beautiful British Columbia, is quickly becoming Canada’s most popular tourist destination. Nestled in the valley of the Okanagan, a…
Northland School Division #61 celebrates creativity and innovation
Northland School Division #61 (NSD61) serves more than 2500 students in 24 different schools throughout the northern half of Alberta. Since its inception in 1983,…
LA Kings Dwight King offers some advice for youth and young adults
The Los Angeles Kings hockey club has announced the signing of a new three-year contract with left winger, Dwight King, a Meadow Lake Saskatchewan resident and a…
Under the Northern Sky: The legacy of laughter
I awoke today to the sad news that Robin Williams had passed away. His story reminded me of one my favourite operas and one of…
2014 Enoch Cree Nation Powwow – Photos by Terry Lusty
It is powwow season across Turtle Island and Alberta Native News photo-journalist Terry Lusty has taken some stunning images that showcase the beautiful dancers, their…
LA Kings and Dwight King agree to terms of a new three-year deal
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings – the 2014 Stanley Cup Champions – have agreed to terms on a new three-year contract with restricted free…