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…
Education, Training
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…
NorQuest College increases its committment to Indigenous learners
by John Copley (ANNews) -This month NorQuest College was once again a hub of activity and the centre of attention when dozens of attending guests,…
Bold Eagle Program is a bold initiative for Indigenous youth
by John Copley (ANNews) – A Canadian Armed Forces’ initiative is transforming lives and opening the doors to a military career for many young…
Kohkom Kisewatisiwin Society coming together to share knowledge
By Rhonda Gladue (Edmonton) – Wisdom keepers. Teachers. Human rights and environmental Activists. Kohkom knowledge has always been held in high-esteem because it is a…
University of Lethbridge study to examine state of water security in Alberta Métis communities
(Nov. 20, 2017) – For the vast majority of Canadians, the concept of not having readily available drinking water is literally foreign – something only…
Oteenow Career Fair offers employment options to Indigenous job seekers
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – The Oteenow Training and Employment Society has helped match employers with First Nations and Inuit job-seekers from metro Edmonton and…