Irving K. Barber Scholarships help Aboriginal Students in BC: Apply by March 31
VICTORIA – More than 300 Aboriginal post-secondary students in BC will benefit from over $1 million distributed by the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship…
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Herb Belcourt receives multiple honours for his contributions to culture, community and country
By John Copley It’s been a whirlwind of awards for Metis entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor and activist Herb Belcourt during the last two months. The 85-year-old…
Northern Cree Singers nominated for 2017 Grammy Award
by John Copley (ANNews) – Later this week the Northern Cree Singers will find out if seven is their lucky number. That’s because on February 12,…
AFN, UBCIC pay tribute to Arthur Manuel and his legacy
(Ottawa, Ontario)― Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde offered condolences and prayers to the friends and family of Arthur Manuel, a past…
CCAB names two Albertans as top award recipients
TORONTO, ON–(Marketwired) – The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is pleased to announce: Herbert Belcourt,recipient of the 2017 Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame (ABHF) Lifetime Achievement…
Roberta Jamieson discusses human rights violations in Canada – past and present
by John Copley (ANNews) – In the fall of 1998 the University of Alberta introduced its first Visiting Lectureship in Human Rights series, a new…
Edmonton Metro Libraries welcome 2017 writer in residence Richard Van Camp
EDMONTON, AB, November 24, 2016 – Creative minds interested in everything from playwriting and film to children’s books and graphic novels can look forward to…
“The Riverton Rifle” Reggie Leach visits Conklin
by Curtis Walty (December 7, 2016) – It wasn’t a typical November 29th for residents in Conklin. After weeks of anticipation, the day finally came…
AFN honours Gord Downie and pays tribute to Reconciliation Legacy
GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 6, 2016 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations today honoured Canadian artist and musician Gord Downie for his work on Reconciliation by…
Wilton Littlechild officially accepts position of Grand Chief of Treaty Six Nations
(Enoch, AB) – On November 30, 2016 Chiefs of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations nominated Dr. Wilton Littlechild to the position of the…