Cover Photo for July 2014: by Terry Lusty
The cover of the July 2014 issue of Alberta Native News features a stunning image of a fancy dancer performing at the National Aboriginal Day…
Arts, Culture
Put a lid on it: Helmets save lives!
Plain and simple: helmets save lives. “Some of the most serious and life-changing injuries are injuries to the brain. Helmets are made to protect the…
Missing the Point: The real impact of Native mascots and team names on youth
The debate over the racist name and mascot of the professional football team based in the nation’s capital, the “Redskins,” has reached a fever pitch…
Aboriginal culture shared with newcomers in Edmonton
In March of this year, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson declared that 2014/15 would be the year of Aboriginal reconciliation and awareness in Edmonton. That has…
Carly Weasel Child is crowned 2014 Calgary Stampede Indian Village Princess
Carly Weasel Child, 22, was recently honoured to become the 2014 Calgary Stampede Indian Village Princess. Over the course of the next year this accomplished…
Truth and Reconciliation commissioner ‘owes everything’ to U of A hockey program
(Edmonton) “What do you mean you’re quitting? Nonsense!” said Clare Drake over the phone. Practice starts at 5:30—be there!” It was a low point in Willie Littlechild’s…
Haida Gwaii totem tour raises money for Stollery Kids in Edmonton
Reaching out to help children in need is a never-ending cycle and Canada Day in downtown Edmonton drove home this point. Thirty-eight cyclists zipped into…
UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: Explosions in the Sky
It seems like human kind has always been fascinated by explosions in the sky. My ancestors up the James Bay coast have always had a…
North American First Nations and Horse Nation have a revered bond
The relationship between horses and Native Americans has long been regarded as one of unparalleled kinship. It is a legendary tale of animal and human…
Wab Kinew: A man with a vision
A young man from Winnipeg is garnering national attention with his efforts to improve the lives of Aboriginal people in Canada. And recently there has…