Music is integral to the powwow scene
Summer is almost upon us and with it comes the rodeo and powwow circuits, two integral parts of First Nations culture and tradition. The recent…
Arts, Culture
2014 Ben Calf Robe Powwow
Alberta Native News correspondent John Copley went to the Ben Calf Robe Powwow in Edmonton earlier this month and took some great photos of the…
Featured Cover Art for May, 2014: Timothy Mohan
The beautiful art that appears on the cover of the May 2014 Alberta Native News is entitled “Spirit of the Loons” and is the creation…
Ben Calf Robe Powwow was a resounding success
The 33rd Annual Ben Calf Robe Traditional Powwow got underway in spectacular fashion on Saturday, May 10 as hundreds of dancers from around the province…
Award winning film helps educate the world about Indian Residential Schools
On March 17, 2014, just ten days before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) held its Final Event at the Shaw Conference Centre, the City…
Featured Artist for April, 2014: Joshim Kakegamic
The beautiful art featured on the cover of the April edition of Alberta Native News is “Nesting Loons” by Joshim Kakegamic, a highly acclaimed artist…
Métis Spring Festival kicks off with Senior’s Opry: May 16-18
The sixth annual Métis Spring Festival will get underway in St. Albert’s Servus Place on May 16-18. The festival, which has grown in popularity with…
George Leach’s “Surrender” wins 2014 JUNO Award
It took George Leach 12 years to write his sophomore album “Surrender.” It was certainly well worth the wait. His album just received a Juno…
Oilers to host a celebration of First Nations hockey on March 30
The Edmonton Oilers are honoured to host a Celebration of First Nations Hockey on March 30 as the Oilers take on the New York Rangers….
Rocky Mountain House Powwow Committee is a labour of love
Travis Weber works near Rocky Mountain House and has volunteered many hours fostering a healthy relationship between the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community in the area…