Feature artist for June 2018: Joane Cardinal Schubert
By Lorna Johnson (Red Deer) – The breathtaking image that appears on the cover of the June edition of Alberta Native News is a Self…
Events
Volunteer with Edmonton’s Indigenous Peoples Festival
(Edmonton) – From June 20-22, 2018, Edmonton’s Indigenous Peoples Festival takes over Victoria Park in Edmonton’s River Valley. First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples and…
Alex Janvier: Modern Indigenous Master – Opening June 16 at Glenbow
(Calgary) – Glenbow is honoured to present the largest and most comprehensive exhibition to-date to explore the incredible 65-year career of world-renowned Alberta artist Alex…
Minister Carolyn Bennett launches Indigenous Book Club Month and National Indigenous History Month
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – June 1, 2018 – The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today: “During the month…
Sixties Scoop apology a step toward reconciliation
by Alberta Minister of Children’s Services Danielle Larivee (June 1, 2018) – She wore red lipstick. That’s all it took for workers to take a…
Alberta offers heartfelt apology to Sixties Scoop survivors
(May 28, 2018) – After months of comprehensive consultations, on May 28, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley delivered an apology in the legislature to survivors and…
AGA exhibit features three prominent Indigenous artists
by John Copley (ANN) – Landmark: A New Chapter Acquisition Project (April 28 – Nov. 11) is the latest in an exciting series of Art…
Edmonton Public Library puts a spotlight on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) and the University of Alberta are co-hosting a series of initiatives that are addressing the…
In Her Shoes Gala: Raising awareness of domestic abuse – June 15
(Edmonton) -The 3rd annual In Her Shoes Gala 2018 will be held on June 15, 2018 at the River Cree Resort and Casino Hotel. It will…
Feature artist for April 2018: George Littlechild
(ANNews) – The evocative image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is “Mixed Blood Joe” by the very talented contemporary artist George…