Amiskwaciy Academy hosts a wonderful winter feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – On December 9, Amiskwaciy Academy hosted its annual Christmas Winter Feast, an event that saw more than 500 guests enjoy…
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Experiential Training Partnership and Trades Contest launched in Peace River AB
December 8, 2016 (Peace River) – Northern Lakes College (NLC) and Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) recently announced their new partnership that provides experiential…
Positive momentum follows workshop for Indigenous Language Instructors
(Dec. 21, 2016) – Indigenous Language Instructors for Northland School Division No.61 (NSD61), Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council (KTC), Bigstone Cree Nation and High…
Northern Lakes College is Celebrating 35 Years of Program Excellence
Northern Lakes College’s Practical Nurse program is celebrating a milestone anniversary: 35 years of providing expert healthcare education in northern Alberta. Originally offered in 1982…
“The Riverton Rifle” Reggie Leach visits Conklin
by Curtis Walty (December 7, 2016) – It wasn’t a typical November 29th for residents in Conklin. After weeks of anticipation, the day finally came…
Traditional Sweat Lodge to open at Amiskwaciy Academy this month
by John Copley (ANNews) – Amiskwaciy Academy has just completed construction of a new outdoor traditional sweat lodge that the school’s Elder Francis Whiskeyjack said…
Amiskwaciy Fall Feast honours community and individual achievers
by John Copley (ANNews) – The new school year is underway and throughout the Capital region, area schools are planning their schedules, setting their goals…
Northern Eagles look to another exciting school year
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – What lies in store for the 2016-17 students, many of whom are Aboriginal, at Belvedere Elementary School, part of the…
Local actor turns racism into a teachable moment
by John Copley (ANNews) – A recent act of racism in Alberta’s capital city has both sparked a call for change, and created an opportunity…
University of Alberta welcomes growing numbers of Indigenous students
by John Copley On Tuesday, August 30 the University of Alberta (UA) opened its doors and welcomed new and returning Indigenous students to participate in…