Bigstone Cree Nation seeks repatriation of artifacts from Royal Alberta Museum
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Bigstone Cree Nation and the Bigstone Cree Empowerment Society (BCES) have been working hard this year to have culturally…
Culture
Li Salay explores the shifting boundaries of Metis art: opens at the AGA on May 26
by John Copley (ANNews) – Art lovers in Edmonton are in for a real treat because the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) will be showcasing…
Historic ceremony celebrates the creation of the Maskwacîs Cree school system
(Maskwacîs ) – On May 18, 2018, the four Maskwacîs Cree First Nations signed an official agreement with the Government of Canada, establishing a new Maskwacîs…
Art Gallery of Alberta presents new exhibit by Indigenous artists
(ANNews) – The Art Gallery of Alberta is announcing a new exhibition that celebrates the art of Indigenous artists in Alberta. LandMark: A New Chapter…
New book reveals interesting details about two prominent Metis women and their families
Review by John Copley (ANNews) – In mid-March this year the University of Alberta Press released one of its newest titles for 2018, Métis Pioneers,…
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)….
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…
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…