Calgary Public Library celebrates Indigenous authors and artists
(Calgary, AB) – The Calgary Public Library is proud to share several events and special announcements as part of its continued commitment to celebrate Calgary’s…
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Ernest Cobiness and Jessica Desmoulin on exhibit at Bearclaw: Nov. 16 – 27
(ANNEws) – “The Flowing Lines Between Generations” is a recurring theme in the stunning exhibition of new works by artists Ernest Cobiness and Jessica Desmoulin…
BBMA recipients receive their Métis Sashes with pride and joy
by Theresa Majeran (ANNews) – On Saturday, September 21, 2019 the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) initiative celebrated another consecutive year designed to honour and…
Revolutionary method is helping preserve the endangered Stoney Nakoda language
(MORLEY, Alberta) – The Stoney Education Authority with The Language Conservancy is hosting a Rapid Word Collection (RWC) event in Alberta that started earlier this…
Alberta Native Friendship Centres host an amazing Youth and Elders Gathering in Jasper
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Twenty-two years have passed since its origins in 1997, and the annual Youth and Elders Gathering at the Palisades Centre…
St. Albert honours MMIW before celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Sunday, June 23, St. Albert’s Lions Park was once again filled with National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) celebrants, marchers…
Student Reconciliation Walk gives hope for the future
By Regan Treewater (Edmonton) – ‘Reconciliation’ should be a word at the forefront of every Canadian’s consciousness – but nowhere is this focus on understanding…
Métis Spring Festival gets bigger and better each year
by John Copley (St. Albert) – The annual Métis Spring Festival took place May 17-19 this year when thousands of spectators joined the hundreds of…
Art Gallery of Alberta celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day and much more!
(ANNews) – On June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Art Gallery of Alberta will be offering free admission all day long and special…
Talent showcase for Indigenous musicians will be held at Strathmore Rodeo Grounds June 30 & July 1
(ANNews) – While Siksika and other First Nations are home to many gifted musicians, artists, and performers, it is not always easy to know where…