National Gathering of Elders featured important keynote forums
by John Copley (ANNews) – When four and a half thousand Indigenous Elders made their way into the spacious Hall ‘D’ meeting room at the…
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National Gathering of Elders had a tremendous response in Edmonton
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The overwhelming number of delegates to the inaugural National Gathering of Elders said it all. Well over 4000 individuals converged…
Canada is making progress on its strategy for Indigenous languages legislation
By John Copley (ANNews) – Last December Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would be co-developing an Indigenous Languages Act to preserve, protect and…
St. Albert Healing Garden captures the essence of reconciliation
by John Copley (ANNews) – The St. Albert Healing Garden, or as it is known in Cree, Kåkesimokamik, officially opened to the public on Friday,…
Historic gathering brings thousands of Elders together
By John Copley (ANNews) – On Monday, September 11, 2017 several thousand Indigenous Elders from Canada’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities sat down together…
Feature artist for September 2017: Linus Woods
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the September 2017 issue of Alberta Native News is “Bird at My Moms” and it’s a…
Compelling art installation showcases 19 Indigenous artists and the meaning of reconciliation
by Regan Treewater (ANNews) – A compelling installation entitled ‘The Dream We Form By Being Together’ opened at the Borealis Gallery, housed at the Alberta…
Feature artist for August 2017: Aaron Paquette
By John Copley (ANNEws) – Aaron Paquette is the talented artist whose beautiful and serene painting “Lightfinder II” is featured on the cover of the…
Historic National Gathering of Elders begins today in Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – Thousands of Indigenous Elders, community leaders and members of Canada’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities are gathering this…
Little Bear appointment strengthens University of Lethbridge commitment to Indigenous education
(September 7, 2017) – The University of Lethbridge has appointed respected and renowned Indigenous governance expert, Canadian education leader and University of Lethbridge alumnus Dr….