Cover Photo for July 2014: by Terry Lusty
The cover of the July 2014 issue of Alberta Native News features a stunning image of a fancy dancer performing at the National Aboriginal Day…
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Aboriginal culture shared with newcomers in Edmonton
In March of this year, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson declared that 2014/15 would be the year of Aboriginal reconciliation and awareness in Edmonton. That has…
UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: Explosions in the Sky
It seems like human kind has always been fascinated by explosions in the sky. My ancestors up the James Bay coast have always had a…
North American First Nations and Horse Nation have a revered bond
The relationship between horses and Native Americans has long been regarded as one of unparalleled kinship. It is a legendary tale of animal and human…
St. Albert hosts a wonderful National Aboriginal Day event
The annual St. Albert Aboriginal Day Festival got underway at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday June 22 with a Grand Entry at Lion’s Park. The day’s events featured the…
Join the National Aboriginal Day Celebrations!
The 2014 National Aboriginal Day (June 21) celebrations started early in Alberta this year when dancers, drummers and entertainers from the Aboriginal community gathered on…
2014 Ben Calf Robe Powwow
Alberta Native News correspondent John Copley went to the Ben Calf Robe Powwow in Edmonton earlier this month and took some great photos of the…
Award winning film helps educate the world about Indian Residential Schools
On March 17, 2014, just ten days before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) held its Final Event at the Shaw Conference Centre, the City…
Edmonton kokoms group to reclaim culture, traditions
There’s a new kid on the block in Edmonton. The Kokom Kisewatisowin Society (KKS), led by Elder Elsie Paul, is a group of retired…