RISE book club launched in Edmonton with compelling IRS memoir
by John Copley (ANNews) – Athabasca University Press (AU Press) joined Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton (RISE) on the recent launch of their citywide book club….
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Alberta’s child welfare system is in a state of disrepair
by John Copley (ANNews) – In December 2016, Alberta Human Services formed a 10-person panel to investigate what critics said was government’s failure to properly…
Historic National Gathering of First Nation, Metis and Inuit Elders will convene this fall
by John Copley (ANNews) – The 522,000-square foot Edmonton Exposition (EXPO) Centre hosts more than 2500 different events each year while attracting more than 4…
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,…
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…