Calling all youth: Register now for the 2017 Alberta Indigenous Games
(ANNews) – This summer from August 13-17 at Rundle Park in Edmonton, the Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) will make its return for its fourth edition! This…
Arts, Culture
Writers share unique insights and perspectives at the inaugural Writing Stick Conference
by John Copley (ANNews) – It took organizers a full year to put The Writing Stick program together but the magnitude of work that had…
Warm wishes and words of wisdom for Amiskwaciy Academy 2017 graduates
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Thursday June 8, Amiskwaciy Academy hosted its 2017 Graduation Ceremony and Dinner; this year’s celebration was held in the…
Metis Child and Family Services hosts an outstanding Spring Festival
by John Copley (ANNews) – On May 20 and 21, 2017 Métis Child and Family Services (MCFS) hosted its Ninth Annual Métis Spring Festival, an…
National Film Board brings Indigenous cinema to you and your community
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – Aabiziingwashi or Wide Awake is the National Film Board of Canada’s new innovation in cinematic dissemination. The initial inception of…
AFN Welcomes Name Change for June 21: ‘National Indigenous Peoples Day’
OTTAWA, June 21, 2017 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations Nation Chief Perry Bellegarde supports the new name for June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day…
NFB announces three-year plan to redefine its relationship with Indigenous peoples
(June 20, 2017) – The National Film Board of Canada has announced a three-year plan outlining a series of commitments that respond to the work…
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day at the Art Gallery of Alberta
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – On June 21, National Aboriginal Day, the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) will be offering FREE admission all day long,…
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day in Alberta and across Canada
(ANNews) – June 21 is National Aboriginal Day across Canada and 2017 marks the 21st year that the event has been celebrated. Initiated in 1996 by then-Governor…
Feature artist for May 17: Anthony Antoine
(ANNews) – The powerful image on the cover of the May edition of Alberta Native News is entitled “Grizzly Fishing at Sunset.” It is an…