Under the Northern Sky: First Nation struggles are finding some success
by Xavier Kataquapit (Under the Northern Sky) – It has been a hot and humid summer in Northern Ontario. However, the political climate for First…
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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…
‘Making Treaty 7’ returns to Calgary to inspire change and embrace history
(Calgary, AB) – Focusing on the history and legacy of the signing of Treaty 7 in 1877 between Queen Victoria and the First Nations of Southern…
Glenbow Museum’s summer exhibits are a must see – on for one more month
by John Copley (ANNews) – Calgary’s Glenbow Museum isn’t the largest of its kind in Canada, but it is most definitely one-of-a-kind and as such…
AFN: Ottawa’s Commitment to First Nations is welcome, and it must lead to change
OTTAWA, Aug. 23, 2016 /CNW/ – As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his commitment to Indigenous peoples yesterday during a post-Cabinet retreat press conference, Assembly of…
Peace Hills Trust Aboriginal art contest deadline: September 8
by John Copley (ANNews) – It’s now or never for Indigenous artists interested in competing for the substantial prize money being offered to winning entries…
Enoch Cree and Sunchild First Nations Bring Aboriginal Business Match (ABM) to Alberta
TREATY 6 TERRITORY, AB, Aug. 24, 2016 /CNW/ – In partnership with Enoch Cree First Nation and Sunchild First Nation, the Aboriginal Business Match (ABM)…
K-Days wraps up with the crowning of the 2016 Indigenous Princess Pageant
by John Copley (ANNews) – A recent partnership between Northlands and the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation (ANSN) that saw the creation of a 10-day powwow…
First Nations Summit cautiously welcomes the National Inquiry terms of reference
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – The First Nations Summit welcomed the long-awaited launch of a nation-wide inquiry into the tragic and urgent matter of Indigenous women…