Aboriginal seniors make a positive difference in Edmonton schools
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Active Aboriginal Seniors Group of Edmonton (AASGE) was formed in May 2014 by Edmonton senior Lynn Lush, an active…
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Med students gain Aboriginal perspective on health
by Bev Betkowski (University of Alberta) – Colin Siu believes Aboriginal patients have much to teach doctors, which is why the University of Alberta medical…
Amiskwaciy Academy unveils new programs during fall feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – Amiskwaciy Academy’s 2015 Fall Feast took place at the school on Friday, October 9, and once again the chairs were…
Feature artist for Oct. 2015: Linus Woods
The beautiful art on the cover of the October issue of Alberta Native News is entitled Coyotchena Spirit Helper by the very talented artist Linus…
Summer School students learn about dangers of peer pressure
He’s big, he’s bald, he’s scarred, he’s scary and he looks much like a seasoned UFC fighter – but when you sit down and talk…
Hard work yields positive literacy results at Northland School Division
Northland School Division No.61’s (NSD61) long term vision for the division-wide Literacy Initiative is coming to fruition after three years. Gail Sajo, Literacy Supervisor, presented…
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…
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…
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…