New book reveals interesting details about two prominent Metis women and their families
Review by John Copley (ANNews) – In mid-March this year the University of Alberta Press released one of its newest titles for 2018, Métis Pioneers,…
Education, Training
Indigenous Language Programs get a boost in Southern Alberta
(April 2018) – The Government of Canada has recently announced approximately $1,001,500 in funding to organizations in Southern Alberta via the Aboriginal Languages Initiative (ALI)….
NFB launches “Indigenous Cinema” with over 200 free films streaming online
(Montreal) – Last month, the National Film Board of Canada launched Indigenous Cinema (#NFBIndigenous), an NFB Web page offering free streaming of more than 200 new and classic titles…
Alberta to fund modernization of Mistassiniy School in Wabasca
(April 2018) – As part of Budget 2018, the government is funding a modernization of Mistassiniy School in Wabasca to ensure students have a safe…
Cartoon about Children Testifying in Court Nominated for 2 AMPIA Awards
(April 2018) – BearPaw Media Productions, a department of local Indigenous agency, Native Counselling Services of Alberta, has been nominated for 2 AMPIA (Alberta Motion…
Amiskwaciy Academy welcomes the new season with a sumptuous Spring Feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Friday 13, 2018, Amiskwaciy Academy celebrated the changing of seasons, welcomed the coming of spring and thanked the school’s many…
Enoch Cree Nation celebrates sod turning for new school
(ANNews) – On April 10, Enoch Cree Nation celebrated a sod turning ceremony for Maskekosak Kiskinomatowikamik – their new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school. The…
Portage College opens permanent exhibition of works from Canada’s ‘Indian Group of Seven’
Lac La Biche, Alberta, April 2, 2018 — Portage College’s Lac La Biche campus is proud to announce the grand opening of Professional Native Indian…
George Littlechild explores ‘The art of truth and reconciliation’ at Gallery@501 in Sherwood Park
(ANNews) – A profound art exhibit by George Littlechild, entitled “The Art of Truth and Reconciliation” is currently on display at Gallery@501 in Sherwood Park…
Sharing the stories of Cadotte Lake Students
By Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – Lorne Dach, MLA for Edmonton – McClung and Richard Feehan, Minister of Indigenous Relations, showcased the writing skills of Cadotte…