Jodell Morin Strongman is making the grade in class and on the basketball court
by John Copley (ANNews) – Jodell Morin Strongman is a 14-year-old grade eight student who attends Bessie Nichols School in southwest Edmonton. He’s a tall, soft-spoken,…
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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…
Young singer Christina Hollingworth: her accomplishments surpass her age
by John Copley (ANNews) – Christina Hollingworth is a bright, energetic and articulate 10-year-old athlete, singer and Grade 5 student who is a member of…
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…
Edmonton strengthens its relationship with the Enoch Cree Nation
by John Copley (ANNews) – The “Venue” at the River Cree Casino and Resort was a hub of activity on Friday, March 10, 2017 when…
Canada’s National Energy Board invites Indigenous input as it plans to modernize
By John Copley (ANNews) – The Government of Canada recognizes the need to modernize the National Energy Board and has taken steps to do just…
Don’t Delay – BBMA Metis Scholarship application deadline is March 31
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards annual celebration will be held at the Ramada Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre (11834 Kingsway…
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…
’60s Scoop Survivors win in Ontario court should be applied nation-wide
by John Copley (ANNews) – It took eight long years, but on February 14, 2017, Ontario Superior Court Judge Edward Belobaba ruled in favour of…