Rogers Place grand opening unveils spectacular floor mosaic by Alex Janvier
by John Copley (ANNews) – Just hours before the Official Opening of Rogers Place in Edmonton, special guests were invited to a glimpse of the…
Gatherings
Assembly of First Nations convenes at first in series of Urban Outreach Forums
EDMONTON, Sept. 8, 2016 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is holding its first Urban Outreach Forum today in Edmonton, Alberta, which will serve…
Calgary Stampede featured new Indian Village
by Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Heard All Over is her traditional Indian name but to visitors, staff and others at the world-famous Calgary Stampede, she…
Canadian Native Friendship Centre enhances Edmonton’s 2016 Heritage Festival
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Edmonton Servus Heritage Festival is one of the most popular annual events that takes place in Alberta’s capital every…
Rain or shine, the Calgary Stampede Rodeo is always a thrill
by Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The Calgary Stampede rodeo never fails to entice visitors by the thousands. Despite many days of rain and showers, the…
Enoch Cree and Sunchild First Nations Bring Aboriginal Business Match (ABM) to Alberta
TREATY 6 TERRITORY, AB, Aug. 24, 2016 /CNW/ – In partnership with Enoch Cree First Nation and Sunchild First Nation, the Aboriginal Business Match (ABM)…
Digging Roots duo was a Folk Festival Highlight
(ANNews) – Another stellar Edmonton Folk Festival wrapped up on Sunday night August 6, with great music, a wonderful atmosphere and the natural amphitheatre of…
K-Days wraps up with the crowning of the 2016 Indigenous Princess Pageant
by John Copley (ANNews) – A recent partnership between Northlands and the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation (ANSN) that saw the creation of a 10-day powwow…
Poundmaker’s Lodge is hosting a traditional powwow: August 6 & 7
(St. Albert, Alberta) – Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres Society is celebrating on August 6th & 7th 2016 with a traditional Powwow. Elders, Youth, families and…
NFB animation and documentaries to premiere at TIFF: September 8 – 18
A new documentary by master filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, a feature-length animation from Ann Marie Fleming, a short film by Newfoundland and Labrador filmmaker Justin Simms…