Métis Nation of Alberta announces province-wide COVID-19 relief action plan
EDMONTON, April 6, 2020 /CNW/ – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has released its Interim COVID-19 Support Plan that is accessible to all Métis Nation…
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Under the Northern Sky: Time to wear a mask
by Xavier Kataquapit (April 2020) – Asking people to wear a mask in public during a pandemic sounds like a straight forward piece of logic….
Judy Everson and her family’s cultural journey
(ANNews) – An Indigenous lady and her 2 daughters, along with her husband and son have become an inspiration to their communities in Southern Alberta…
First Nations youth enjoy Hockey Hooky
(ANNews) – Over 7000 excited students were bused into Rogers Place and played hooky from school on February 25 to watch the Edmonton Oil Kings…
FNHMA to Host Online Indigenous Town Hall on Covid-19
Mon. March 23, 2020 – Toronto – First Nations Health Managers Association and Indigenous Services Canada, will stream a virtual Town Hall Wednesday, March 25 at 1:00pm Eastern…
AHS releases new online tool to help determine need for COVID testing
CALGARY — Alberta Health Services (AHS) has developed a simple online assessment tool to help people decide whether they need to be tested for COVID-19….
Alberta Indigenous Tourism Summit takes place on March 18 & 19 at Grey Eagle Resort
Tsuut’ina First Nation (Calgary, Alberta) – Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) will be hosting their second annual Alberta Indigenous Tourism Summit (AITS) at the Indigenous-owned Grey…
Exhibits at Northern Lakes College museum promote reconciliation
(Grouard Campus) – “Forgiveness, apologies, actions, unity, change, and healing are all components of reconciliation,” explains Sam (Carl) Willier, an alumnus of the Northern Lakes…
March is Indigenous Awareness Month at Bow Valley College: Supporting ReconciliACTION
(Calgary) -Building off the success of its inaugural Indigenous Showcase in 2018 and as the Bow Valley College continues on a journey of Truth and…
Feature artist for February 2020: Rick Noname
(ANNews) – The beautiful mystical /spiritual image on the cover of the February 2020 Alberta Native News is by Rick Noname, a traditional artist who…