Edmonton Mayor announces 2014-15 as Year of Reconciliation
As one of 14 Honorary Witnesses at the Truth and Reconciliation National Event in Edmonton on March 28, Mayor Don Iveson expressed the need for…
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TRC event drew thousands
Attending the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final, national event in Edmonton was a remarkable experience to say the least. I attended for work purposes and…
AFN Chief Shawn Atleo resigns
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo unexpectedly resigned from his position on Friday May 2. Here is the full text of his…
Continuous Safety and Inspections: restores and renovates projects across Alberta
When Métis entrepreneur Dan Deschamps launched his safety inspection company a few years back, he knew it would take some time before he’d be able…
Award winning film helps educate the world about Indian Residential Schools
On March 17, 2014, just ten days before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) held its Final Event at the Shaw Conference Centre, the City…
Aboriginal land and resource conference will focus on North of 60
In the past decade there has been an accelerated development of resource and land use in Canada’s north. Not surprisingly, there are also significant political,…
TRC event was filled with tears and testimony
In a genuine effort to uncover the actual truth of what happened in Canada’s Indian residential schools, and how to advance various forms of reconciliation,…
Pathways: Youth in Trades conference a resounding success
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 2, Elder Francis Whiskeyjack opened the Pathways 2014: Gathering our Nations’ Youth for Trades annual conference with…
Featured Artist for April, 2014: Joshim Kakegamic
The beautiful art featured on the cover of the April edition of Alberta Native News is “Nesting Loons” by Joshim Kakegamic, a highly acclaimed artist…
Métis Spring Festival kicks off with Senior’s Opry: May 16-18
The sixth annual Métis Spring Festival will get underway in St. Albert’s Servus Place on May 16-18. The festival, which has grown in popularity with…