Redpatch – A Metis perspective of WWI – is coming to Edmonton November 1 – 11
(EDMONTON) – Redpatch is a must-see show that tells the story of the First World War from the perspective of a Metis solider on the Western Front. Featuring…
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Feature artist for Oct. 2018: Alan Syliboy
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is by the incomparable Alan Syliboy, entitled “Woman with Blue Spirits…
Dale Auger Memorial Art Show takes place in Bragg Creek on November 2-3
by John Copley On November 2-3, 2018 more than 20 First Nation and Métis artists from across B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan will gather together…
2018 BBMA recipients receive their Métis Sash
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Saturday, September 22, 2018 the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) initiative celebrated yet another milestone and for the 17th…
Speaking Out: Kenney’s reckless plan would harm Indigenous people
by Chief Tony Alexis (Edmonton, AB) – Climate change has already begun its negative impact on First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada. With…
Supreme Court rules ministers do not have to consult with First Nations when drafting laws
Edmonton, AB – The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on October 11 that the federal government does not have to consult with First Nations when…
Justice will be sought for Cindy Gladue at the Supreme Court of Canada: October 11
October 9, 2018, Edmonton/Toronto – The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) and the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) will appear before…
Federal Funding leads to creation of Atoske Community Educational Health Lab
(October 9, 2018) – In April of 2018, the Atoske Action Group (AAG) received a contribution of $450,000 from the Government of Canada through Western…
New 24/7 mental health clinic for Edmonton
Construction is underway on a new addiction and mental health site at the Royal Alexandra Hospital to help individuals and families get the supports they…
Sisters in Spirit vigils will be held today in Alberta and across Turtle Island
(October 4, 2018) – “Today, we remember and honour the lives of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and their families across Turtle…