Portage welcomes award-winning alumnus to Artist in Residence role
(ANNews) – The Native Arts & Culture department at Portage College is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Malbeuf as Artist in Residence for…
Education, Training
Aboriginal Careers Explorers Academy returns to Northern Lakes College
(Slave Lake, AB) – Northern Lakes College hosted students participating in the Aboriginal Careers Explorers Academy at the Slave Lake Main Campus this past July…
NorQuest College AICCC gets a $1.5 mil. boost
(ANNews) – NorQuest College’s Alberta Indigenous Construction Career Centre (formerly the Alberta Aboriginal Construction Career Centre) is entering its third year of successful operation. This…
NorQuest Panel discusses the celebration of Canada 150
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – Since 1965 NorQuest College has trained the vocational professionals of Northern Alberta but it has only been within the last…
U of A unveils beautiful ‘Eaglechild’ sculpture
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – On June 20, one day before National Aboriginal Day, the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension proudly presented its newest…
Education and incentive are a winning combination to success
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Historically, employment in the workforce was never really an issue. Aboriginal people trapped, hunted, fished and gathered to support their…
Free Youth Conference kicks off today – in conjunction with the World Indigenous Games
(Treaty 6 Territory, July 5, 2017) – In conjunction with the World Indigenous Nations Games 2017 being held in Maskwacis today, there will also be…
Reconciliation Week in Edmonton builds important bridges
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Two years have come and gone since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Closing Ceremonies in Ottawa drew attention to…
Edmonton Public School Board celebrates its Indigenous Graduates
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – For the past ten years the Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB) has celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of First Nations, Métis…
Boxing Champion Jelena Mrdjenovich delivers keynote address to Amiskwaciy Grads
by John Copley (ANNews) – The final speaker at the Amiskwaciy Academy Graduation Ceremony held on June 8 at the Edmonton Inn, was boxing sensation,…