Sisters in Spirit: Statement from Premier Notley
(October 4, 2018) – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the Sisters in Spirit vigils for missing and murdered Indigenous women and…
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Feature artist for Sept. 2018: Leah Dorion
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is a detail from a painting entitled “Picking Saskatoons” by Leah…
Third Annual Orange Shirt Day celebration at Edmonton City Hall Friday, September 28
Edmonton, AB – The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities is expecting a full house at Edmonton City Hall for the third annual Orange…
Enoch Cree Nation and Diabetes Canada host a comprehensive workshop
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Marriott Hotel at the River Cree Resort and Casino was a hub of activity on September 12-13 as Diabetes…
New name for Aboriginal Student Centre at NAIT
(September 21, 2018) – Its doors have always been open, but its new name makes it clearer that this place welcomes all. The Encana Aboriginal…
Poignant Short Film about an Alberta Indian Residential School will be screened at EIFF
(ANNews) – Indigenous filmmaker Jay Cardinal Villeneuve will be in Edmonton on September 30, 2018 to attend the premiere of his acclaimed film “Holy Angels”…
NorQuest celebrates success of Indigenous Construction Career Centre
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Friday, September 7, NorQuest College hosted a Stakeholder Barbecue on the campus’ Parking Lot E on 108 Street and 102…
The National Indigenous Cultural Expo is coming to Edmonton: September 28-30
(ANNews) – The National Indigenous Cultural Expo is Canada’s historic celebration of First Nation, Métis and Inuit culture, taking place from September 28-30, 2018 in…
Diabetes Workshop will be held at River Cree: Sept. 12 & 13
(ANNews) – Diabetes Canada and Enoch Cree Nation Health Services are jointly hosting the Third Annual Diabetes Workshop on September 12 and 13, 2018 at…
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is an Opportunity to Act for Real Reconciliation
OTTAWA, Aug. 8, 2018 /CNW/ – In advance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry…