Father Jim Holland honoured with a headdress ceremony
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – October 2, 2016 will likely be a day that Father Jim Holland, parish priest at Edmonton-based Sacred Heart Church of…
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Amiskwaciy Fall Feast honours community and individual achievers
by John Copley (ANNews) – The new school year is underway and throughout the Capital region, area schools are planning their schedules, setting their goals…
BBMA celebrates 15th Anniversary of honouring deserving Métis students
by John Copley The 2016 Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) gala set a new attendance record this year when more than 650 guests made their…
Upcoming conference explores Tsilhqot’in Decision and its implications for Indigenous business relations
By Andrew Bear Robe (ANNews) – An important Conference on the historic Tsilhqot’in Decision and its Implications for Energy, Environment and Indigenous Business Relations, will…
AFN stands with families at Sisters in Spirit vigils across the country
OTTAWA, Oct. 4, 2016 /CNW/ – Representatives from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will take part in the 10th annual Sisters in Spirit vigils being held…
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…
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…