Under the Northern Sky: First Nation struggles are finding some success
by Xavier Kataquapit (Under the Northern Sky) – It has been a hot and humid summer in Northern Ontario. However, the political climate for First…
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Canadian Native Friendship Centre enhances Edmonton’s 2016 Heritage Festival
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Edmonton Servus Heritage Festival is one of the most popular annual events that takes place in Alberta’s capital every…
‘Making Treaty 7’ returns to Calgary to inspire change and embrace history
(Calgary, AB) – Focusing on the history and legacy of the signing of Treaty 7 in 1877 between Queen Victoria and the First Nations of Southern…
Digging Roots duo was a Folk Festival Highlight
(ANNews) – Another stellar Edmonton Folk Festival wrapped up on Sunday night August 6, with great music, a wonderful atmosphere and the natural amphitheatre of…
Aboriginal Pavilion is one of the highlights at the Edmonton Heritage Festival
(ANNews) – The Aboriginal Pavilion was one of 67 pavilions representing over 80 different countries and cultures on display at Hawrelak Park this past weekend…
K-Days comes to a close on July 31 – Don’t miss the fun!
(ANNews) – Northlands has really amped up K-Days from July 22-31, as Edmonton’s hottest summer festival by partnering with the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation to…
Fiddlers and so much more at John Arcand Fiddle Fest: August 11 – 14
by John Copley (ANNews) – Western Canada has so many good-weather venues and summer events that it can be quite difficult to plan your summer…
K-Days features a colourful and lively 10-day powwow celebration
(ANNews) – A 10-day traditional powwow celebration has successfully become part of K-Days 2016 in Edmonton – running from July 22-31, 2016. A recently announced…
July 21: Edmonton Folk Festival releases single-day tickets
(ANNews) – Summer in Edmonton means the return of festival season in Alberta’s Capital and once again the season will be anchored by the always-fantastic…
K-Days to host Northlands Indigenous Princess Pageant: Entry Deadline is July 13
(ANNews) – The colour, dancing and drums of a traditional powwow will be celebrated at K-Days for the first time this summer. The annual summer…