Alberta Native News 2016 Powwow Guide
(ANNews) – Join the Powwow Trail this summer with our printable powwow guide!
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First Nations must be full partners in Canada’s new pipeline review process
(Ottawa, ON) – First Nations must be full partners in the review, decision-making and regulation of pipelines, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry…
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day in Alberta and throughout Canada
by John Copley (ANNews) – June 21, 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day (NAD). Initiated in 1996 by then-Governor General Romeo LeBlanc, Aboriginal Day falls…
Wakina Gallery celebrates National Aboriginal Day at the Garneau Theatre
(ANNews) – June is a month of excitement and anticipation for Wakina Gallery and its curator Dan Moser. The online gallery is partnering with Metro Cinema for…
Under the Northern Sky: Hate Is A Four Letter Word
by Xavier Kataquapit (June 2016) – A few days ago we were all reminded just how crazy, bigoted and homophobic our world is. At least…
Participants gain valuable insight at inner city youth leadership conference
By John Copley (ANNews) – The May 11, 2016 Indigenous Youth Leadership Conference, hosted by Centre High Campus, Inner City High School and the Bent…
Group of Seven catalogue offers readers beauty, knowledge, insight and more
by John Copley (ANNews) – Art enthusiasts from across the nation are already well aware that the breathtaking exhibition 7: Professional Native Indian Artists Inc….
Environics survey shows public education is essential to reconciliation and closing the gap
OTTAWA, June 9, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said a major survey of public opinion by the Environics…
Update 37: 2016 Wildfires – June 8 at 5:15 p.m.
Current situation – June 8 Extreme burning conditions still exist for some areas of the fire. There are 2,794 firefighters and support staff, 147 helicopters,…
Edmonton Folk Fest tickets on sale June 4th
(Edmonton, AB) – The line-up for this year’s Edmonton Folk Music Festival was released on June 1 and includes Passenger, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night…