Women Building Futures: Trades are a positive career option for women
by John Copley (ANNews) – In October 2017 Edmonton-based Women Building Futures (WBF) launched a new initiative and for the first time in its 20-year…
Education, Training
First Nation Finance and Taxation workshop will be held in Edmonton: March 6 & 7
(ANNews) – An important and informative workshop will be held in Edmonton on March 6 and 7, 2018 focusing on First Nation finance and taxation….
2018 Belcourt Brosseau Métis scholarship applications are due March 31
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) gala will take place at the Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre at 11834 Kingsway…
Irving K. Barber Award recipient Cody Isaac is leading by example
(ANNews) – Cody Isaac is focused on sharing his positive energy with young people the world over. He’s moved closer to achieving that goal courtesy…
Public libraries across Canada will be hosting a series of dialogues about reconciliation
OTTAWA, Feb. 1, 2018 /CNW/ – The Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) is partnering with several important Canadian institutions – the National Centre for Truth and…
Voices of Indigenous youth shared online in cross-Canada project
Winnipeg – January 26, 2018 – As the 70th anniversary year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights begins, voices of Indigenous youth across Canada have been…
Alberta’s Future Leaders program is seeking mentors for summer 2018
by John Copley (ANNews) -The Alberta Sport Connection (ASC) is currently putting out a call for self-directed young adults or post-secondary students who enjoy working…
Westmount Junior High School promotes a wonderful community of learning
by John Copley (ANNews) – Last month we offered our readers a look at Prince Charles Elementary School, Principal Judy Toews, music teachers Judy Gatto…
Job training underway for eleven Indigenous women in Alberta
(January 5, 2018) – With support from the Alberta government, more young, Indigenous women are receiving valuable training to get good jobs. Through funding from…
Harvey Succarro receives Amiskawciy Academy Honour Blanket
by John Copley (ANNews) – “Amiskwaciy Academy appreciates the work being done on behalf of the school by its many volunteers and community partners,” explains Elder…