National Gathering of Elders delivers important messages: Part III
By John Copley (ANNews) – This final segment of a three-piece article on the September 11-14, 2017 National Gathering of Elders (NGE) visits the final…
Culture
Kohkom Kisewatisiwin Society coming together to share knowledge
By Rhonda Gladue (Edmonton) – Wisdom keepers. Teachers. Human rights and environmental Activists. Kohkom knowledge has always been held in high-esteem because it is a…
Indigenous artists are featured at the Art Gallery of Alberta
by John Copley (ANNews) – If you haven’t yet visited the Art Gallery of Alberta’s (AGA) latest series of exhibitions there’s no time like the…
Fort Edmonton Park Basks in the Glow of Public Accolades
(November 21, 2017) – Fort Edmonton Park has once again been recognized for leadership in programming. This latest accolade comes in the form of Finalist…
Elder congratulates ANNews for exemplary coverage of National Gathering of Elders
(November 1, 2017) Dear Editor – John Copley is to be congratulated for his comprehensive summary of the keynote forums, the first of its kind…
NorQuest College opens Singhmar Centre for Learning in downtown Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – The main floor atrium and the balconies of the four floors above the newly expanded NorQuest College in downtown Edmonton…
Feature artist for October 2017: Jane Ash Poitras
by Clint Buehler (ANNews) – “Before and After” by Jane Ash Poitras is the striking image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News….
St. Albert Healing Garden: ‘We’re taking the next steps’
(St. Albert) – A multi-faceted initiative, The St. Albert Healing Garden officially opened to the public on September 15 in a spiritual pipe ceremony and…
BBMA gala honours deserving Métis students and pays tribute to Herb Belcourt
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Saturday, September 23, 2017 the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) initiative celebrated yet another milestone and for the 16th…
Amiskwaciy Academy fall feast honours students, staff and community partners
by John Copley (ANNews) – Amiskwaciy Academy’s 2017 Fall Feast took place at the Kingsway Avenue-based school in Edmonton on Friday, October 6, and once…