Inspirational kayas-ago exhibit on display at the Art Gallery of Alberta
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Amiskwaciy Academy inspires hope, creativity and good grades
On Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Edmonton-based Amiskwaciy Academy welcomed in another school year, that will see more than 150 students, some of whom are new…
Cutting edge graphic novel explores the dark side of vengeance
A cutting-edge graphic novel that combines northwest British Columbian coast Haida Gwaii culture with Japanese manga art is now available in paperback. Red: A Haida…
Shillinglaw public art installation now on exhibit in Saskatoon
Saskatoon’s Cosmopolitan Park has a more serene look these days, thanks to the City of Saskatoon and Alberta Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw, whose first-ever public…
Featured Artist for August, 2014: Dawn Marie Marchand
The beautiful painting on this month’s cover of Alberta Native News, entitled “Summer in Manitokan,” was created by artist Dawn Marie Marchand and given to…
LA Kings Dwight King offers some advice for youth and young adults
The Los Angeles Kings hockey club has announced the signing of a new three-year contract with left winger, Dwight King, a Meadow Lake Saskatchewan resident and a…
Actors learn firsthand about global warming and arctic protection
Greenpeace recently organized an expedition to the arctic to help bring awareness of the dire situation there. Conservationists say the arctic is being significantly affected…
Under the Northern Sky: The legacy of laughter
I awoke today to the sad news that Robin Williams had passed away. His story reminded me of one my favourite operas and one of…
Raising Treaty No. 8 territory signs in Northern Alberta
August 5, 2014 – The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta will be erecting signs on the borders of their territory that falls with the…
2014 Enoch Cree Nation Powwow – Photos by Terry Lusty
It is powwow season across Turtle Island and Alberta Native News photo-journalist Terry Lusty has taken some stunning images that showcase the beautiful dancers, their…