Maskwacis High School students to build Elder’s Village
by John Copley (ANNews) – A new and exciting pilot program announced by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) in late April got underway on the Ermineskin…
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Moccasin Square Gardens: a wonderful collection of short stories by Richard Van Camp
Review by Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – Richard Van Camp is a quintessential storyteller and he shines in his latest offering Moccasin Square Gardens – a…
Trudeau exonerates wrongfully convicted Chief Poundmaker and apologizes for historic injustices
(May 23, 2019) – Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a statement of exoneration for Chief Poundmaker during a ceremony with elders, leaders and members…
Mahikan Trails helps guests forge meaningful relationships with the natural environment
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – Canada’s rugged wilderness and breathtaking natural expanse appeal to the adventurous traveler in us all. Tourists from near and far…
Northern Lakes College graduate finds “Things Just Fall into Place”
(ANNews) – Returning to school as a mature student is never a simple task. Brooke Ghostkeeper can attest to that. In spite of the challenges,…
Acclaimed film about Colten Boushie begins national theatrical tour on May 23 – opens in YEG on June 1
Montreal – (NFB) – Winner of the Best Canadian Feature Documentary Award at Hot Docs, Tasha Hubbard’s acclaimed nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up (Downstream Documentary…
Alex Janvier to receive Alberta University of the Arts’ first honorary MFA
Calgary, AB – Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) will bestow an Honorary Master of Fine Arts to world-renowned artist and alum Alex Janvier (CM, AOE, RCA, LLD) at its…
Ben Calf Robe Powwow moves to Edmonton’s Clarke Stadium: May 11
By John Copley (ANNews) – Spring is upon us and with it the beginning of the rodeo and pow wow seasons – and the…
Spread your wings at Athabasca University
(AthabascaU) – When Carter Yellowbird was a teenager living in Maskwacis, AB., he took a leap of faith. As a member of the Samson Cree…
More than 100 organizations to receive funding for community gatherings and events
Vancouver, May 3, 2019– The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls congratulates the more than 100 organizations that successfully applied for funding…