Bissell Centre celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
by Stefani Sharma (Edmonton) – Colourful regalia. Delicious food. Traditional performances. Laughter between friends. These were just a few of the sights and sounds to…
Arts, Culture
Feature artist for June 2019: Daphne Odjig
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is Reflections #112 by the amazing Daphne Odjig, one of the most…
Art Gallery of Alberta celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day and much more!
(ANNews) – On June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Art Gallery of Alberta will be offering free admission all day long and special…
Talent showcase for Indigenous musicians will be held at Strathmore Rodeo Grounds June 30 & July 1
(ANNews) – While Siksika and other First Nations are home to many gifted musicians, artists, and performers, it is not always easy to know where…
National Indigenous Peoples Day message from Alberta Premier Jason Kenney
Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day: “Alberta was home to the First Peoples for millennia, before the Dominion of…
Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day from the Government of Canada
OTTAWA, June 21, 2019 /CNW/ – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services issued the following…
What’s happening at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is Reflections #112 by the amazing Daphne Odjig, one of the most…
June 21 is National Aboriginal Day – Join the Celebration
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a time for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding…
USAY launches Thunder VR – an amazing language learning tool
Calgary, Alberta – On June 17, to kick off the 2019 Calgary Indigenous Awareness Week, Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) will be launching Thunder…
Dreamspeakers Festival: A wonderful celebration of Indigenous arts, film and culture
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – This was a landmark year for the Dreamspeaker’s Film Festival and Rubaboo Arts Festival, as the two partnered for an…