Amiskwaciy sports program reaches new heights – with basketball
by John Copley (ANNews) – Last year Amiskwaciy Academy added a new sports/athletics program to its school curriculum when it introduced the Amiskwaciy Eagles, a…
Schools
University of Saskatchewan and FSIN sign agreement in support of First Nation students
SASKATOON — The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) have signed an agreement to strategically work together…
Edmonton’s Scona High School hosts Métis Week and other cultural celebrations
By John Copley (ANNews) – Strathcona High, an Edmonton Public Schools District high school, known as Scona, is located at 10450 72 Avenue. Originally constructed…
Unique training program will help Wood Buffalo rebuild
(ANNews) – More apprentices will be trained to support rebuilding the Wood Buffalo region, thanks to a partnership among four Alberta post-secondary institutions and support…
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…
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…