Book Review: Firewater – How alcohol is killing my people (and yours)
Review by John Copley (ANNews) – Harold R. Johnson is a lawyer, a crown prosecutor, and an author. His latest book, Firewater: How Alcohol is…
Arts, Culture
Enoch Cree Nation welcomes new bike park
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Enoch First Nation Chief and council, educators, administrators, and most importantly the youth, were beside themselves with excitement on September 30th…
Millbrook First Nation member selected as designer of Canada 150 circulation coin
MILLBROOK FIRST NATION, NS, Nov. 2, 2016 /CNW/ – After thousands of Canadians took part in a national contest to create circulation coin designs celebrating…
Alex Janvier and others reflect fondly on the brilliance of artist Daphne Odjig
by John Copley (ANNews) – When Daphne Odjig passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016, the world became a quieter and more solemn place. She…
Father Jim Holland honoured with a headdress ceremony
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – October 2, 2016 will likely be a day that Father Jim Holland, parish priest at Edmonton-based Sacred Heart Church of…
Two More Years: Canadian Finals Rodeo will stay in Edmonton through 2018
EDMONTON, AB (October 19, 2016) – Northlands in partnership with the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association is proud to announce that the 43rd Annual Canadian Finals…
Feature artist for Oct. 2016: Aaron Paquette
(ANNews) – The cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is a beautiful painting called “Protecting” by Aaron Paquette. It is part of a stunning…
Local actor turns racism into a teachable moment
by John Copley (ANNews) – A recent act of racism in Alberta’s capital city has both sparked a call for change, and created an opportunity…
University of Alberta welcomes growing numbers of Indigenous students
by John Copley On Tuesday, August 30 the University of Alberta (UA) opened its doors and welcomed new and returning Indigenous students to participate in…
Internationally renowned artist Alex Janvier’s life comes full circle
by John Copley (ANNews) – There’s been a hubbub of activity in downtown Edmonton this month as the long awaited Rogers Place Arena and Ice…