Art Gallery of Alberta presents new exhibit by Indigenous artists
(ANNews) – The Art Gallery of Alberta is announcing a new exhibition that celebrates the art of Indigenous artists in Alberta. LandMark: A New Chapter…
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NFB launches “Indigenous Cinema” with over 200 free films streaming online
(Montreal) – Last month, the National Film Board of Canada launched Indigenous Cinema (#NFBIndigenous), an NFB Web page offering free streaming of more than 200 new and classic titles…
Event preview: “Ancestors and Elders” – exploring the power of tradition and truth
an overview by John Copley (ANNews) – The two evening showings of Shumka’s world premiere dance performance, Ancestors and Elders, concludes in Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium…
Cartoon about Children Testifying in Court Nominated for 2 AMPIA Awards
(April 2018) – BearPaw Media Productions, a department of local Indigenous agency, Native Counselling Services of Alberta, has been nominated for 2 AMPIA (Alberta Motion…
Native Courtworker Assoc. of BC Concerned For Fate of Clients After Funding Not Renewed
COAST SALISH TERRITORIES/NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, April 23, 2018 /CNW/ – The Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC (NCCABC) is deeply concerned for the over one…
Feature artist for April 2018: George Littlechild
(ANNews) – The evocative image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is “Mixed Blood Joe” by the very talented contemporary artist George…
Alberta Health Services apologizes for addressing letter to “Treaty Indian”
(ANNews) – Alberta Health Services is apologizing after sending a teenage Indigenous girl a letter addressed to “Treaty Indian.” In a written statement, Alberta Health…
National Inquiry to close April 20 – but formally requests two-year extension
(Vancouver) – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has submitted a formal request to the federal government for a 24-month…
Indigenous Men’s Gathering ignites the Warrior Spirit
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Indigenous Men’s Gathering (IMG), “Igniting the Warrior Spirit” took place at the Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre on February…
‘Children of God’ brings a tale of abuse and resilience to the stage
by John Copley (ANNews) – The audience hears the faint sound of a distant drum, the lights slowly begin to brighten and the stage opens…