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…
Education, Training
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…
Amiskwaciy Academy winter feast attracted over 400 guests
by John Copley (ANNews) – Academy’s 2017 Winter Feast took a different twist this year when instead of Principal Fred Hines, two of the school’s…
School mosaic project assists reconciliation process
By John Copley (ANNews) – Edmonton’s St. Rose Junior High School recently completed an important undertaking to enhance student understanding about Indigenous culture and to…
Student musicians excel at Prince Charles School
by John Copley (ANNews) – There won’t be too many Alberta Native News readers who don’t recognize the name: Prince Charles School Fiddlers. That’s because…
Stories from the Bush: Traditional Teachings from a Lifetime Oskapiyos
By Dylan Lightbourn (December 2017) – In late 2012 Henry Laboucan, a sakaw îno (Bush Cree man) from Lubicon Lake, approached Randal Kabatoff, the sole…
Police graduate earns a badge and a hug
(Regina) – On Friday December 15th a police graduation ceremony took place at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. Recruit Class #75, a group of…