Edmonton kokoms group to reclaim culture, traditions
There’s a new kid on the block in Edmonton. The Kokom Kisewatisowin Society (KKS), led by Elder Elsie Paul, is a group of retired…
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BBMA provides ongoing financial support for students
On Saturday, September 20, 2014 Edmonton’s DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel will play host to the Annual Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) gala,…
Cenovus commits to ongoing internship program
Cenovus Energy is an integrated Canadian oil company that is committed to applying fresh, progressive thinking to safely and responsibly unlock the energy resources the…
Swan Rentals sets new precedents to benefit Aboriginal Albertans
Alberta’s timber, mining and oil and gas industries provide ongoing and ever-growing economic opportunities for Albertans, and as witnessed in recent years, for many Canadians…
Western Camp Services brings family values to all its ventures
Edmonton-based Western Camp Services (WCS), established in 2003 by co-founders Menno Admiraal (CGA) and Wayne Sopp, has grown to become the largest independently-owned camp and…
Edmonton’s aksis association continues to gain ground
It was just last October when aksis, an Aboriginal business and professional association formally launched operations in Edmonton. The organization is made up of Aboriginal…
Frontier College delivers Kobo e-Readers to Amiskwaciy Academy
Amiskwaciy Academy is the latest recipient of the popular Kobo e-Reader, a unique eight inch by five inch tablet-designed electronic device that allows students to…
Featured Artist for February, 2014: April Mercredi
The brightly coloured and appealing artwork offered on the cover of this month’s edition of Alberta Native News was created by April Mercredi, a 74 year old…
SCcyber E-Learning reaches FNMI communities across Alberta
Twelve years ago, educators in Central Alberta decided they wanted to do something that would provide better learning opportunities for Aboriginal youth and adults. The…
Bannock Burger ignites a tasty new flame in urban cuisine
There’s a new burger joint in Alberta’s capital city and it’s located on the corner of 124 Street and 107 Avenue. The concept of the…