Poundmaker’s powwow draws large crowds
by John Copley (ANNews) – On August 4-5, the St. Albert-based Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres Society celebrated its 45th Anniversary with a traditional Powwow and…
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K-Days features an exciting rodeo and competitive powwow
by John Copley (ANNews) – It all began on Thursday, July 19, when Canadian Olympic figure-skater and K-Days 2018 Parade Marshall Kaetlyn Osmond made her…
New funding boosts opportunities for Indigenous women and immigrant entrepreneurs
(August 7, 2018) – The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women is one of 32 projects, approved for new funding from Alberta Status of…
Report Shows Increase in BC First Nation Language Learners, Urges Action
BRENTWOOD BAY, B.C. – A comprehensive survey of First Nations languages in B.C. reveals that all of the languages are facing severe threats to their…
Edmonton hosts lively Indigenous Peoples Festival
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – There was something for everyone at this year’s Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Festival held on June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples…
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Edmonton
by Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Across Canada the momentum has been building, as more and more people and communities acknowledge and honour our Indigenous peoples….
Métis Nation of Alberta and Parks Canada launch Indigenous Peoples Open Doors Program
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, AB. (July 31, 2018) Earlier today, President Audrey Poitras and Parks Canada officials signed an agreement offering the Indigenous…
Local boy wins National Indigenous Writing Award
by John Copley (ANNews) – ‘The snow was melting, and the birds were singing, and the clouds were moving. Kay-Lynn and Jacob decided to leave…
Canada and Metis Nation of Alberta sign Consultation Agreement
Edmonton, AB. (July 24, 2018) The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Consultation Agreement between MNA leaders and…
Perry Bellegarde reelected National Chief of Assembly of First Nations
VANCOUVER, July 25, 2018 /CNW/ – First Nation leaders from across the country today elected Perry Bellegarde as Assembly of First Nations National Chief at the…