First Nations youth enjoy Hockey Hooky
(ANNews) – Over 7000 excited students were bused into Rogers Place and played hooky from school on February 25 to watch the Edmonton Oil Kings…
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Alberta Indigenous Games coming to Edmonton August 11 – 17
by Jacob Hendy (ANNews) – Excitement is mounting for what is sure to be an amazing 2019 Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) which will be held…
Spirit North empowers youth through the transformative power of cross-country skiing
By John Copley (ANNews) – When athlete and former international cross-country skiing competitor, Rebecca (Beckie) Scott, joined Spirit North in 2009, the idea was to…
Enoch Cree Hockey Assoc. to host initiation tournament and Rogers Hometown Hockey
by John Copley (ANNews) – A year ago the Enoch Cree Nation 440 Juniors came from behind to tie the score 3-3, before winning in…
New exhibits open at the Art Gallery of Alberta on January 26
(Edmonton) – The Art Gallery of Alberta will be featuring 2 new exhibits opening on January 26 until May 19, 2019 – Boarder X and…
Indspire Awards celebration will be held in Calgary on February 22
(ANNews) – Twelve outstanding First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals will be honoured with the 2019 Indspire Awards at a special celebration on February 22 in…
The National Indigenous Cultural Expo is coming to Edmonton: September 28-30
(ANNews) – The National Indigenous Cultural Expo is Canada’s historic celebration of First Nation, Métis and Inuit culture, taking place from September 28-30, 2018 in…
Iroquois Lacrosse Team Defies BDS to Reach Israel
TORONTO July 12, 2018 – The Iroquois National Lacrosse Team has touched down in Israel for the World Men’s Lacrosse Championships, defying the protests of anti-Israel…
Three nights, seven events and 21 champions at the inaugural K-Days Rodeo
EDMONTON, AB (July 24, 2017) – Day three of the K-Days Rodeo wraps up a successful, record-tying weekend at Northlands Coliseum. All athletes, two and…
World Indigenous Nations Games promotes peace, sport and culture
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The World Indigenous Nations Games came to a close on July 9, 2017 after an action-packed week with over 20,000…