Feature artist for May 2018: Ron Disbrowe
by John Copley (ANNews) – The beautiful painting on the cover of the May 2018 edition of Alberta Native New is part of a wildlife…
2018
New cultural gathering centre will breathe new life into Métis Crossing
May 14, 2018 (Smoky Lake, AB) – The Métis Nation of Alberta, Government of Canada and Government of Alberta celebrated the ground-breaking for the new…
Province encourages Indigenous business growth in northern Alberta
(May 2018) – With funding from the Alberta government, the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation has built a new laundry service to support local industry. With…
May 10 is Bear Witness Day to promote the implementation of Jordan’s Principle
(May 2018) – On May 10 2018 bring a bear to school, work or daycare to show your support of Jordan’s Principle. Jordan’s Principle (www.jordansprinciple.ca)…
Celebrating Indigenous Nurses’ Day: May 9
OTTAWA, May 9, 2018 /CNW/ – The Minister of Indigenous Services, Jane Philpott, issued the following statement today: “Today, we celebrate Indigenous Nurses’ Day. It…
New Video Released: Firearms Licencing from an Indigenous Perspective
(Edmonton) – BearPaw Media Productions, a department of Provincial Indigenous agency, Native Counselling Services of Alberta, is proud to present Laws of the Land: Firearms…
Secwepmec leaders meet with Kinder Morgan to explain Trans Mountain pipeline opposition
(May 9 2018, Houston, Texas) – Indigenous leaders from Canada are in Houston, Texas today to sponsor a resolution at Kinder Morgan International’s Annual General Meeting….
In Her Shoes Gala: Raising awareness of domestic abuse – June 15
(Edmonton) -The 3rd annual In Her Shoes Gala 2018 will be held on June 15, 2018 at the River Cree Resort and Casino Hotel. It will…
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…
New book reveals interesting details about two prominent Metis women and their families
Review by John Copley (ANNews) – In mid-March this year the University of Alberta Press released one of its newest titles for 2018, Métis Pioneers,…