Why Robbie Robertson’s Son Wrote a Kids’ Book About His Dad
Sebastian Robertson wasn’t looking to do an exposé on his rock star father, Robbie Robertson. So a children’s book was the perfect way to share…
Arts, Culture
Centre High honours IRS survivors and victims with beautiful memorial collage
Centre High Campus in downtown Edmonton was a busy place on September 29 as students, administrators, special guests and other visitors gathered to unveil a…
BBMA gala honours the accomplishments of Metis students
The 2014 Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards gala took place in Edmonton’s DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel on September 20, marking the ninth year that…
Alberta CFL players team up to fight abuse and violence against women
ALBERTA – The ‘Battle of Alberta’ took a breather last month as the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Eskimos put aside their rivalry and teamed up against domestic violence…
Maskwacîs Cultural College celebrates 40th Anniversary: Nov. 7
On Friday, November 7, 2014, the Maskwacîs Cultural College (based in Maskwacîs AB) will mark its 40th anniversary with a special “Raising The Teepee: Celebrating 40…
Featured Artist for October 2014: Aaron Paquette
The gorgeous art featured on the cover of the October 2014 edition of Alberta Native News, by Aaron Paquette, is entitled Speaking with Two Voices and…
New Jersey Devils sign Jordin Tootoo to a new contract
On October 7, 2014, The New Jersey Devils announced that they have signed forward Jordin Tootoo to a new contract. The announcement was made by…
Aaron Paquette’s new book Lightfinder is a great read for all ages
His uncanny talent with a paintbrush and a sheet of canvas has helped rocket this Canadian artist to the top of the food chain during…
Monique Gray Smith Wins 2014 Burt Award for FNMI Literature
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA–(Marketwired – Sept. 27, 2014) – The 2014 winners of a unique literary award that provides thousands of First Nations, Metis and Inuit youth…
Historic Buffalo Treaty signed by Tribes and First Nations along U.S. and Canada border
First Nation and Tribal Groups from U.S. and Canada have joined in solidarity to form an alliance to support the restoration of the North American…