Leaders agree: Now is the time to honour Indigenous Elders
Photos by John Copley (Edmonton, AB, Treaty No. 6 Territory) – On April 12, 2017, Alberta Indigenous leaders and government partners came together to announce the…
Arts, Culture
Metis Homecoming launches Canada 150 celebrations in Rocky Mountain House AB
by John Copley (ANNews) – On February 18-19, 2017, the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site became the launchpad for Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations in…
New book – “Songs Upon the Rivers” – unearths the buried history of the Metis
by Regan Treewater (ANNews) – An increasing number of universities and colleges across North America are offering Indigenous Studies programs and some have mandated that…
Métis Spring Festival includes expanded role for youth: St. Albert May 20-21
by John Copley (ANNews) – Métis Child and Family Services (MCFS) is just two months away from hosting the organization’s Ninth Annual Métis Spring Festival,…
Feature artist for March 17: Kalum Teke Dan
by John Copley (ANNews) – Kalum Teke Dan is a talented artist whose powerful image “Sunset Song” appears on the cover of this month’s Alberta…
ACTRA Names Tina Keeper 2017 Woman Of The Year
Toronto, ON — In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Canada’s largest performer’s union shone the spotlight on Canadian actor, humanitarian and activist Tina…
Slaight Family Foundation announces $12M in donations to Indigenous charities across Canada
Toronto (March 7, 2017) – In one of the largest charitable donations ever in Canada aimed at Indigenous communities, The Slaight Family Foundation will donate…
Feature artist for Feb. 17: Heather Shillinglaw
by John Copley (ANNews) – Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw is a hard-working, award-winning artist whose powerful creations have won numerous awards and found their way…
MNA applauds Federal funding for Fort Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Experience
(Edmonton, March 3, 2017) – Today, Métis Nation of Alberta President (MNA), Audrey Poitras, and dignitaries from all levels of government joined the Honourable Amarjeet…
Amiskwaciy sports program reaches new heights – with basketball
by John Copley (ANNews) – Last year Amiskwaciy Academy added a new sports/athletics program to its school curriculum when it introduced the Amiskwaciy Eagles, a…