Feature artist for March 2018: Nathalie Bertin
(ANNews) – Nathalie Bertin is an acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist whose new works will be featured at Bearclaw Gallery in Edmonton from March 31 – April…
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Respected Metis Elder harassed at Edmonton City Centre Mall
By Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – A respected Métis elder who has devoted much time and effort to promoting reconciliation and Indigenous awareness in Edmonton was harassed…
Children of God – a powerful production of truth telling and resilience
by Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – The Citadel Theatre’s production of Children of God by playwright Corey Payette is a haunting reminder that terrible human rights…
AFN: Budget 2018 makes essential investments in First Nations children
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says that the February 2018 federal budget marks the third year of continued, sustained…
Powerful ‘Pîkiskwe-Speak’ art installation is on display at Galerie Cité in Edmonton
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – On a bitterly cold Edmonton evening, as the city’s urban arteries were clogged with hockey-fans and those bound for MacEwan…
FNS statement re BC Liberal MLA Mike Morris’ ignorant remarks regarding Indigenous languages
by the First Nations Summit Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia – The First Nations Summit is astounded and disappointed by the clear lack of…
First Nation Finance and Taxation workshop will be held in Edmonton: March 6 & 7
(ANNews) – An important and informative workshop will be held in Edmonton on March 6 and 7, 2018 focusing on First Nation finance and taxation….
Muriel Stanley Venne is named Honourary Skirt at the 2018 SkirtsAfire Festival in YEG
(Edmonton) – The SkirtsAfire Festival, March 8 – 11, 2018, is a 4-day multidisciplinary arts festival which celebrates women in the arts. It is held in various venues along Alberta…
2018 Belcourt Brosseau Métis scholarship applications are due March 31
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) gala will take place at the Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre at 11834 Kingsway…
Irving K. Barber Award recipient Cody Isaac is leading by example
(ANNews) – Cody Isaac is focused on sharing his positive energy with young people the world over. He’s moved closer to achieving that goal courtesy…