Interactive USask art project addresses decolonization and Indigenization
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is inviting participants to join two alumni in the live creation of an innovative art piece that aims…
Education, Training
Treaty 8 First Nations: Ottawa’s new education policy cuts funding and gives less control to First Nations
Submitted by Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta – February 4, 2019) – Recently, the Minister of Indigenous Services and the Assembly of…
University of Lethbridge elects Charles Weaselhead as 14th chancellor – first of Indigenous descent
(February 2019) – The University of Lethbridge Senate has elected Charles Weaselhead as the University’s 14th chancellor – the first time in the institution’s 52-year…
Language Revitalization Pole to be carved in recognition of the 2019 Year of Indigenous Languages
January 2019, Vancouver, B.C. – In recognition of the UN 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages, which officially launched January 28, 2019 in Paris, the First…
Exciting opportunity for female students interested in a summer resource development project
by John Copley (ANNews) – An opportunity of a lifetime awaits 16 female undergraduate students currently attending a post-secondary institution in Alberta or the Northwest…
Indigenous Languages Resource Centre to open at the Central Library in Calgary
(January 23, 2019) – A new program at Calgary’s Central Library will make Indigenous resources more accessible and help preserve history, culture and language. The…
Two SAIT students win Pattison Broadcast Equity Scholarships
(January 2019) – Two students from SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary are the 2018 recipients of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Prairie Equity Scholarships. Alyssa Stoyanowski…
Christi Belcourt and Isaac Murdoch create mural for MacEwan University
by Alexis Kienlen (University Affairs) – Renowned artists Christi Belcourt and Isaac Murdoch have created a unique, large-scale painting for MacEwan University’s kihêw waciston Indigenous Centre….
Amiskwaciy Academy celebrates with a seasonal feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – On December 13, the Edmonton-based Amiskwaciy Academy held the last of its 2018 special occasion and seasonal feasts with more…
Colouring it Forward – it’s more than just a colouring book!
by John Copley (ANNews) – The axiom “it’s a must-see” is an apt description of colouringitforward.com‘ because unless you’ve already seen the company’s products in…