Ben Calf Robe School builds culture and confidence
The Annual Ben Calf Robe Powwow, held earlier this month, is a wonderful cultural event which launches the beginning of the Powwow season in Alberta…
Arts, Culture
Ben Calf Robe Powwow: Photo Gallery by Terry Lusty
The 34 Annual Ben Calf Robe Powwow was held in Edmonton on May 9, 2015 and photo-journalist Terry Lusty was on hand to take some…
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…
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…