BBMA gala honours the accomplishments of Metis students
The 2014 Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards gala took place in Edmonton’s DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel on September 20, marking the ninth year that…
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New Jersey Devils sign Jordin Tootoo to a new contract
On October 7, 2014, The New Jersey Devils announced that they have signed forward Jordin Tootoo to a new contract. The announcement was made by…
CCAB honours Mary Simon with an Award of Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has honoured Mary Simon, former Canadian diplomat and Fellow with the Arctic Institute of North America, with a…
Aboriginal veteran Edmond Gagne presented with France’s Legion of Honour
On Wednesday September 17, Aboriginal veteran Edmond Gagne was presented with France’s highest decoration, The Legion of Honour. Friends, family and fellow veterans gathered at…
Some sobering remarks from Dakota House
Stardom ain’t what it’s all cracked up to be. Nobody knows that more than Dakota House, better known as TeeVee, the troublesome lad on that…
Alberta Health Services feature: Great People – Georgina Bird
It’s not every day you hear someone say they have the perfect job. For Aboriginal Liaison Worker Georgina Bird, supporting patients and families is about…
LA Kings Dwight King offers some advice for youth and young adults
The Los Angeles Kings hockey club has announced the signing of a new three-year contract with left winger, Dwight King, a Meadow Lake Saskatchewan resident and a…
Aboriginal veterans nominated to France’s legendary Legion of Honour
The Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta (AVSA) needs an influx of new members. This year again, they had difficulty making a quorum at their recent…
Wab Kinew: A man with a vision
A young man from Winnipeg is garnering national attention with his efforts to improve the lives of Aboriginal people in Canada. And recently there has…
UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: Homage To Mushkegowuk Grand Chief Stan Louttit
It was a very cold day and we were struggling along in our little red car through near blizzard conditions on our way to Thunder…