Talent showcase for Indigenous musicians will be held at Strathmore Rodeo Grounds June 30 & July 1
(ANNews) – While Siksika and other First Nations are home to many gifted musicians, artists, and performers, it is not always easy to know where…
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Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day from the Government of Canada
OTTAWA, June 21, 2019 /CNW/ – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services issued the following…
June 21 is National Aboriginal Day – Join the Celebration
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a time for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding…
USAY launches Thunder VR – an amazing language learning tool
Calgary, Alberta – On June 17, to kick off the 2019 Calgary Indigenous Awareness Week, Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) will be launching Thunder…
Dreamspeakers Festival: A wonderful celebration of Indigenous arts, film and culture
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – This was a landmark year for the Dreamspeaker’s Film Festival and Rubaboo Arts Festival, as the two partnered for an…
2019 Indigenous Day Live will be celebrated live in Calgary, Whitehorse and Winnipeg: June 22
(June 2019) – On June 22, Turtle Island will rock across the nation as well-known artists and new emerging talent unite to celebrate National Indigenous…
Treaty 6 Grand Chief Littlechild says the withdrawal of the land acknowledgement is a sign of disrespect
(May 28, 2019) – “Disrespecful,” stated Dr. Wilton Littlechild, Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations, when he read the announcement of…
Moccasin Square Gardens: a wonderful collection of short stories by Richard Van Camp
Review by Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – Richard Van Camp is a quintessential storyteller and he shines in his latest offering Moccasin Square Gardens – a…
Trudeau exonerates wrongfully convicted Chief Poundmaker and apologizes for historic injustices
(May 23, 2019) – Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a statement of exoneration for Chief Poundmaker during a ceremony with elders, leaders and members…
Mahikan Trails helps guests forge meaningful relationships with the natural environment
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – Canada’s rugged wilderness and breathtaking natural expanse appeal to the adventurous traveler in us all. Tourists from near and far…