Edmonton’s Scona High School hosts Métis Week and other cultural celebrations
By John Copley (ANNews) – Strathcona High, an Edmonton Public Schools District high school, known as Scona, is located at 10450 72 Avenue. Originally constructed…
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Amiskwaciy Academy hosts a wonderful winter feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – On December 9, Amiskwaciy Academy hosted its annual Christmas Winter Feast, an event that saw more than 500 guests enjoy…
Feature artist for Dec. 2016: Amy Keller-Rempp
By John Copley (ANNews) – The beautiful cover – Secret Guardian – on the December 2016 issue of Alberta Native News is the work of…
Positive momentum follows workshop for Indigenous Language Instructors
(Dec. 21, 2016) – Indigenous Language Instructors for Northland School Division No.61 (NSD61), Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council (KTC), Bigstone Cree Nation and High…
Edmonton Metro Libraries welcome 2017 writer in residence Richard Van Camp
EDMONTON, AB, November 24, 2016 – Creative minds interested in everything from playwriting and film to children’s books and graphic novels can look forward to…
“The Riverton Rifle” Reggie Leach visits Conklin
by Curtis Walty (December 7, 2016) – It wasn’t a typical November 29th for residents in Conklin. After weeks of anticipation, the day finally came…
AFN honours Gord Downie and pays tribute to Reconciliation Legacy
GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 6, 2016 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations today honoured Canadian artist and musician Gord Downie for his work on Reconciliation by…
Cowichan to Host the 2017 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
November 2016 – Through a coordinated effort with the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) announced that…
‘I Am Not a Number’ teaches important lessons about Indian Residential Schools
(ANNews) – Teaching children about the Indian Residential School era is very difficult but it is vitally important. Indigenous educator Dr. Jenny Kay Dupuis and…
Feature artist for Nov. 2016: Tim Mohan
(ANNews) – The breathtaking art on the cover of the November issue of Alberta Native News is by the extremely eclectic and talented contemporary artist…