U of A unveils beautiful ‘Eaglechild’ sculpture
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – On June 20, one day before National Aboriginal Day, the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension proudly presented its newest…
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Bring your friends & families to K-Days – Edmonton’s biggest festival: July 21 – 30
(July 20, 2017) – “K-Days offers a bounty of excitement and fun for Albertans and visitors from all over, and is a great way to…
K-Days Pow Wow is coming soon – the deadline for the Indigenous Princess Pageant is July 17
(ANNews) – When the K-Days gates open each July in Edmonton Alberta, fair-goers know to expect great rides, great food and great entertainment. This year’s…
I-SPARC unveils new Team BC Theme Song for North American Indigenous Games
Victoria, BC – After launching a province-wide competition, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) has unveiled Team BC’s new theme song set…
2017 World Indigenous Games celebration comes to a close
Treaty No. 6 Territory, July 10, 2017: “On behalf of the organizers for the World Indigenous Nations (WIN) Games 2017, I would like to thank…
Free Youth Conference kicks off today – in conjunction with the World Indigenous Games
(Treaty 6 Territory, July 5, 2017) – In conjunction with the World Indigenous Nations Games 2017 being held in Maskwacis today, there will also be…
Minister Carolyn Bennett commends the World Indigenous Games athletes and organizers
ERMINESKIN CREE NATION, AB, July 4, 2017 /CNW/ – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today: “We are…
Reconciliation Week in Edmonton builds important bridges
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Two years have come and gone since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Closing Ceremonies in Ottawa drew attention to…
Writers share unique insights and perspectives at the inaugural Writing Stick Conference
by John Copley (ANNews) – It took organizers a full year to put The Writing Stick program together but the magnitude of work that had…
Metis Child and Family Services hosts an outstanding Spring Festival
by John Copley (ANNews) – On May 20 and 21, 2017 Métis Child and Family Services (MCFS) hosted its Ninth Annual Métis Spring Festival, an…