Norquest Aboriginal Construction Centre hosts successful open house
The Norquest-based Alberta Aboriginal Construction Career Centre (AACCC) held an open house on May 20 to introduce an innovative initiative designed to connect Aboriginal and other…
Education, Training
Amiskwaciy Academy 2015 graduation: Honour your culture, continue your quest for knowledge
On June 4, graduating students at Amiskwaciy Academy in Edmonton gathered with their peers, teachers, parents and supporters to celebrate the successful conclusion of 12…
Over 200 students pay tribute to Alex Decoteau – Canada’s first Aboriginal police officer
On June 1, the Edmonton Police Service hosted their annual Alex Decoteau Run for over 200 school kids in Rundle Park to commemorate Canada’s first…
Bow Valley College executives are honoured to receive Blackfoot names
CALGARY — Sharon Carry, AOE, Bow Valley College President and CEO, and Anna Kae Todd, Vice President Academic and Chief Learning Officer, received Blackfoot names during a…
From dependence to independence: Danny Gaudet inspires UAlberta grads
(University of Alberta) By the time the early 1990s rolled around, the once proud traditional hunting and fishing community of Déline, located on the shores…
First Nation author Victor Lethbridge is named a finalist for Alberta Children’s Book Award
The Writer’s Guild of Alberta revealed the winners of the 2015 Alberta Literary Awards in Edmonton on May 23. These awards recognize excellence in writing…
Artist Alex Janvier bringing talents to UAlberta: May 25-29
(Edmonton) When he was commissioned to paint the immense domed ceiling of the Canadian Museum of Civilization in the early ‘90s, Alex Janvier was dubbed…
Ben Calf Robe School builds culture and confidence
The Annual Ben Calf Robe Powwow, held earlier this month, is a wonderful cultural event which launches the beginning of the Powwow season in Alberta…
Amiskwaciy Academy hosts delicious spring feast
Nearly 450 people gathered in the upstairs cafeteria/meeting room on April 24 to celebrate the 2015 Annual Spring Feast at Amiskwaciy Academy in Edmonton. “I…
NAIT honours Métis entrepreneur Doug Golosky
Three of Alberta’s prominent community leaders received honourary degrees during NAIT’s 52nd convocation ceremonies earlier this month – Naseem Bashir, president and CEO of Williams…