Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s apology is an important step to reconciliation
On June 2, 2015 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission met in Ottawa and delivered facts that many Canadians already knew: the 120 year reign of…
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Don’t miss out – Edmonton Folk Fest releases 300 youth tickets and announces some schedule changes
Adult and Youth tickets sold out quickly, while sales of the allotment for seniors tickets has held steady, so the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is…
Tsuu T’ina Nation chuckwagon – and Kurt Bensmiller – win Rangeland Derby… again
This year was extra-special for chuckwagon reinsman Kurt Bansmiller and owner Tsuu T’ina Nation as their rig posted a 1:16:73 time in the final championship…
Video: Dustin Stamp performing Fancy Dance at National Aboriginal Day in St. Albert
Saddle Lake Dancer Dustin Stamp was one of the highlights of the National Aboriginal Day celebration in St. Albert. “I love dancing and I always appreciate…
AFN Alberta Chief Craig Makinaw is ready for new challenges
Chief Craig Makinaw is member of the Ermineskin Cree Nation at Maskwacis. A knowledgeable politician with an extensive portfolio, a successful track record and experience…
Speaking out by John Copley: Exercise your right to vote in the October election
National Grand Chief Perry Bellegarde commented recently that it’s time for a changing of the guard in Ottawa. He encouraged Aboriginal and other Canadians to…
Summer School students learn about dangers of peer pressure
He’s big, he’s bald, he’s scarred, he’s scary and he looks much like a seasoned UFC fighter – but when you sit down and talk…
Feature artist for July 2015: Aaron Paquette
This month’s beautiful cover art is entitled “Gateway of the Sun” and it is the creation of the very talented Edmonton-based artist Aaron Paquette. Paquette…
Alberta Indigenous Games provide a wonderful experience for Aboriginal youth
The 2015 Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) is underway in Edmonton; the official opening took place at Rundle Park on Sunday July 12. The event began…
AFN Chief asks Premiers for partnerships, presses federal gov’t to come to the table
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde met on July 15, 2015 with premiers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador and…