Elder congratulates ANNews for exemplary coverage of National Gathering of Elders
(November 1, 2017) Dear Editor – John Copley is to be congratulated for his comprehensive summary of the keynote forums, the first of its kind…
Arts, Culture
iHuman mural promotes a healthy environment
by John Copley (ANNews) – There’s a new face in the capital city and it’s called “Water is Life.” It’s bright, bold and beautiful and…
NorQuest College opens Singhmar Centre for Learning in downtown Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – The main floor atrium and the balconies of the four floors above the newly expanded NorQuest College in downtown Edmonton…
Feature artist for October 2017: Jane Ash Poitras
by Clint Buehler (ANNews) – “Before and After” by Jane Ash Poitras is the striking image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News….
St. Albert Healing Garden: ‘We’re taking the next steps’
(St. Albert) – A multi-faceted initiative, The St. Albert Healing Garden officially opened to the public on September 15 in a spiritual pipe ceremony and…
BBMA gala honours deserving Métis students and pays tribute to Herb Belcourt
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Saturday, September 23, 2017 the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) initiative celebrated yet another milestone and for the 16th…
Amiskwaciy Academy fall feast honours students, staff and community partners
by John Copley (ANNews) – Amiskwaciy Academy’s 2017 Fall Feast took place at the Kingsway Avenue-based school in Edmonton on Friday, October 6, and once…
‘Kayak to Klemtu’ wins imagineNATIVE Audience Choice Award
(October 2017) – imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival have announced The Air Canada Audience Choice Award, with a $1,000 cash prize presented by Air Canada,…
Alberta Education is distributing new resources to teach Indigenous history, cultures in schools
(October 24, 2017) – Alberta Education is providing teachers with new resources that include lesson plans to help bring First Nations, Métis and Inuit history…
‘RUMBLE: The Indians who rocked the world’ has its TV premiere on Nov 5
TORONTO (October 23, 2017) – On the heels of its award-winning festival circuit run and North American theatrical release, the critically acclaimed Canadian documentary RUMBLE:…