Under the Northern Sky: Happy New Year 2019
by Xavier Kataquapit (underthenorthernsky.com) – Here we are entering another new year and leaving the old one in our dust. A lot of good things happened…
Culture
Moonstone Creation offers authentic Indigenous art and supplies in Calgary
by John Copley (ANNews) – Moonstone Creation is a Native galley and gift shop in Calgary, that is owned and operated by Yvonne Jobin, a…
Author Richard Van Camp reflects on his 2018 CODE Burt Honour book award
by John Copley (ANNews) – The front page at burtaward.com shines with the smiling face of Cherie Dimaline, author of the book, Marrow Thieves and the winner…
Festival of Time featuring Indigenous films is coming to Metro cinema in YEG January 4 – 6
(ANNews) – Zsofi Pictures presents the Film Festival of Time / des histories in Edmonton next month. The vision of the Festival is to bring light to…
Amiskwaciy Academy celebrates with a seasonal feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – On December 13, the Edmonton-based Amiskwaciy Academy held the last of its 2018 special occasion and seasonal feasts with more…
Colouring it Forward – it’s more than just a colouring book!
by John Copley (ANNews) – The axiom “it’s a must-see” is an apt description of colouringitforward.com‘ because unless you’ve already seen the company’s products in…
Canada and the Metis Settlements General Council Sign Framework Agreement
OTTAWA/CNW/ – Together, Canada and the Métis are working towards a renewed relationship, based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. On Dec. 17,…
Hiding in Plain Sight: Discovering the Métis Nation in archival records: On exhibit in Red Deer
(ANNews) – A new exhibit at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery offers viewers an opportunity to explore some of the rich history of…
Poundmaker’s annual sober walk draws large crowd – but many agencies were no-shows
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Thursday, November 15, 2018, St. Albert-based Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres (PTLC) hosted its annual Sober Walk in recognition of…
Elders fine-tune Kihciy Askiy process for Edmonton’s river valley
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – It’s happening! Finally, Edmonton will get its long-awaited sacred space. The end of October saw another Grand Council of Elders…