University of Lethbridge allows students to wear traditional regalia at convocation ceremony
(May 29, 2018) – Some significant and meaningful changes to University of Lethbridge Convocation proceedings will debut this week as the U of L graduates…
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Government needs to make better use of data to improve life of First Nations People
OTTAWA, May 29, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today responded to the Auditor General of Canada’s report, calling on…
Alberta Liberals say renaming a Calgary bridge to Reconciliation Bridge is a good step forward
Calgary, AB – May 25th, 2018: Liberal Leader David Khan and Liberal MLA David Swann have released a joint statement on the renaming ceremony for…
Edmonton Public Library puts a spotlight on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) and the University of Alberta are co-hosting a series of initiatives that are addressing the…
Bigstone Cree Nation seeks repatriation of artifacts from Royal Alberta Museum
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Bigstone Cree Nation and the Bigstone Cree Empowerment Society (BCES) have been working hard this year to have culturally…
Li Salay explores the shifting boundaries of Metis art: opens at the AGA on May 26
by John Copley (ANNews) – Art lovers in Edmonton are in for a real treat because the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) will be showcasing…
AFN Chief Hails New Approach to Funding as a Significant Step Towards Stronger First Nations
OTTAWA, May 22, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the move now underway towards ten-year funding grants for…
Historic ceremony celebrates the creation of the Maskwacîs Cree school system
(Maskwacîs ) – On May 18, 2018, the four Maskwacîs Cree First Nations signed an official agreement with the Government of Canada, establishing a new Maskwacîs…
Feature artist for May 2018: Ron Disbrowe
by John Copley (ANNews) – The beautiful painting on the cover of the May 2018 edition of Alberta Native New is part of a wildlife…
New cultural gathering centre will breathe new life into Métis Crossing
May 14, 2018 (Smoky Lake, AB) – The Métis Nation of Alberta, Government of Canada and Government of Alberta celebrated the ground-breaking for the new…