Feature artist for February 2019: Timothy Mohan
(ANNEws) – The beautiful art that graces the front page of February 2019 Alberta Native News is by one of our favorite eclectic contemporary artists…
Arts, Culture
Spirit North empowers youth through the transformative power of cross-country skiing
By John Copley (ANNews) – When athlete and former international cross-country skiing competitor, Rebecca (Beckie) Scott, joined Spirit North in 2009, the idea was to…
Enoch Cree Hockey Assoc. to host initiation tournament and Rogers Hometown Hockey
by John Copley (ANNews) – A year ago the Enoch Cree Nation 440 Juniors came from behind to tie the score 3-3, before winning in…
Back by popular demand: Ukrainian Shumka Dancers Presents Ancestors & Elders
Edmonton, AB – Two cultures. Different legacies. New connections. Shumka presents ANCESTORS & ELDERS, exploring the power of tradition and truth, on March 8 2019,…
Red Deer Museum + Gallery shines a light on Canada’s Métis
by John Copley (ANNews) – When the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (RDMAG) introduced the arrival of its latest major exhibition: Hiding in Plain…
Government of Canada introduces historic legislation on Indigenous languages
(Ottawa) – This month, the Government of Canada introduced historic legislation aimed at reclaiming, revitalizing, strengthening and maintaining Indigenous languages. Bill C-91, the Indigenous Languages Act, supports the…
Alberta University of the Arts Speaker Series will explore art, media and Indigenous futures
Calgary, Alberta – Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts), the province’s newest university and the only one dedicated to art, craft and design education, will launch…
New start for Alexis Head Start students
February 5 , 2019 (Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, AB) – Alexis’ youngest students got a peek at their new Head Start program space after it…
Flying Canoë Volant celebrates its 7th edition: Jan. 31 – Feb 2 in Edmonton
(Edmonton) – The Centre Communautaire d’Edmonton/La Cité Francophone is presenting Flying Canoe Volant over the course of three nights on January 31, February 1 and…
Coady International Institute: Graduates Receive $20,000 for Film Project on Indigenous Fashion
(January 2019) – Angel Aubichon (Indigenous Women in Community Leadership, 2017) is receiving an award of $20,000 from Storyhive – a Telus program that funds local filmmakers…