Minister of National Defence and the Minister of Veterans Affairs mark National Aboriginal Day
(June 21, 2017 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces) – Minister of National Defence Harjit S. Sajjan and Minister of Veterans Affairs and…
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NorQuest College honours its Indigenous Achievers with a special ceremony
by John Copley (ANNews) – On May 23 NorQuest College hosted its second annual Indigenous Achievement Ceremony, a college-launched initiative that recognizes the achievements of…
Amiskwaciy Academy hosts Spring Feast and Lost Prizes conference
by John Copley (ANNews) – Amiskwaciy Academy’s 2017 Spring Feast took place at the school on Thursday, April 27, and was followed a day later…
Herb Belcourt Park unveiled in Sherwood Park
by John Copley (ANNews) – In early January well known Métis Elder, community leader and former entrepreneur, Herb Belcourt, now 85 and retired, was diagnosed…
Alex Janvier to receive honourary diploma from NorQuest College on May 25
(Edmonton) – NorQuest College 2017 honorary diploma recipient and artist Alex Janvier has spent almost his entire life viewing the world through his canvases. So…
First Nation veterans Decoteau and Peghamagabow will be honoured in Belguim
OTTAWA, May 16, 2017 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement on today’s announcement that First Nations veterans…
Peerless Lake educator nominated for Edwin Parr Teacher Award
by Curtis Walty (May 2017) – Northland School Division No. 61 (NSD61) recently announced that Chelsea Cattroll, a Peerless Lake School Teacher, has been selected…
Northlands Indigenous Princess Brittney Pastion encourages others to vy for her title this summer
by John Copley (ANNews) – Alberta Native News caught up with Northlands Indigenous Princess Brittney Pastion at the Treaty 6 ASETS Workforce Employment Partnerships and…
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Volunteering brings big rewards
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – In 1962, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada was founded to assist in the development and well-being of children…
Historic National Gathering of First Nation, Metis and Inuit Elders will convene this fall
by John Copley (ANNews) – The 522,000-square foot Edmonton Exposition (EXPO) Centre hosts more than 2500 different events each year while attracting more than 4…