Alberta Health Services feature: Great People – Georgina Bird
It’s not every day you hear someone say they have the perfect job. For Aboriginal Liaison Worker Georgina Bird, supporting patients and families is about…
Education, Training
Northland School Division #61 celebrates creativity and innovation
Northland School Division #61 (NSD61) serves more than 2500 students in 24 different schools throughout the northern half of Alberta. Since its inception in 1983,…
Aboriginal veterans nominated to France’s legendary Legion of Honour
The Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta (AVSA) needs an influx of new members. This year again, they had difficulty making a quorum at their recent…
Put a lid on it: Helmets save lives!
Plain and simple: helmets save lives. “Some of the most serious and life-changing injuries are injuries to the brain. Helmets are made to protect the…
Truth and Reconciliation commissioner ‘owes everything’ to U of A hockey program
(Edmonton) “What do you mean you’re quitting? Nonsense!” said Clare Drake over the phone. Practice starts at 5:30—be there!” It was a low point in Willie Littlechild’s…
Centre High graduates are planning for their futures
Centre High Campus is located in downtown Edmonton’s Boardwalk district. The educational facility is open all year round, offering its adult students a flexible schedule…
Amiskwaciy Academy celebrates the graduating class of 2014
The Grand Entry by Amiskwaciy Academy’s 2014 High School graduates brought the crowd to its feet and smiles to the faces of the many proud…
Amiskwaciy Elder Francis Whiskeyjack shares his wisdom, guidance and culture
Francis Whiskeyjack was born on east-central Alberta’s Saddle Lake First Nation on Saturday, June 26, 1948. Educated in the school of hard knocks and in…
Edmonton Police Service: Building trust through respect
Edmonton Police Services (EPS) Inspector Dan Jones wasn’t always a policeman but since joining the service some 17 years ago he’s found it to be a rewarding career…
RBC releases sixth annual Aboriginal Partnership Report: A Chosen Journey
TORONTO, June 17, 2014 — Investing in education is critical to fostering strong and healthy Aboriginal communities. However, while successful education completion is on the…