Indigenous Language Programs get a boost in Southern Alberta
(April 2018) – The Government of Canada has recently announced approximately $1,001,500 in funding to organizations in Southern Alberta via the Aboriginal Languages Initiative (ALI)….
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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…
2018 Métis Spring Festival coming to St. Albert on May 18-20
by John Copley (ANNews) – St. Albert’s spacious Servus Place will continue as it has since 2010 when it plays host to the 2018 Métis…
Alberta to fund modernization of Mistassiniy School in Wabasca
(April 2018) – As part of Budget 2018, the government is funding a modernization of Mistassiniy School in Wabasca to ensure students have a safe…
Historic agreement protects Indigenous trapping
(April 28) – The Alberta Treaty 8 Trappers Association will now be managing Indigenous traplines in Treaty 8 Territory under a significant new agreement with…
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…
Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – April 2018
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…