Ben Calf Robe celebrates its landmark 35th Annual Powwow on May 7
by John Copley (ANNews) – Spring is upon us and with it the beginning of the rodeo and powwow seasons. The first of many events…
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Feature artist for March 2016: Alex Janvier
by John Copley The gorgeous image that graces the cover of the March edition of Alberta Native News is by the incomparable Cold Lake First…
Community responds: Métis festival will take place at Servus Place May 21-22
by John Copley (ANNews) – Last month we reported that the 2016 Métis Spring Festival scheduled to take place in St. Albert had been cancelled…
Bear Hat Little Cree Women on exhibit at Art Gallery of Alberta
by John Copley (ANNews) – If you are an artist, agent, art lover or simply a student with an assignment to write, there’s no better…
Bent Arrow is looking for first time expectant parents and mentors
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society (Bent Arrow) was established in Edmonton in 1994 by Brad and Shauna Seneca to…
Mar. 5: Art Gallery of Alberta opens legendary Indian Group of 7 exhibition
by John Copley (ANNews) – On March 5 citizens and communities within Alberta’s Capital Region will have an opportunity that only five other Canadian cities have enjoyed…
Dene artist Anthony Antoine carves a beautiful story in soapstone
by John Copley (ANNews) – Anthony Antoine is a gifted Dene sculptor who uses his hands to create beautiful art. Though he was born in…
FNMI family night at Blessed Oscar Romero High School in YEG is a fun-filled event
by John Copley (ANNews) – Blessed Oscar Romero Catholic High School is one of the newest high schools (2002) in the Edmonton Catholic School District….
Joseph Sanchez reflects on the Indian Group of Seven in advance of Edmonton exhibitions
by John Copley (ANNews) The Indian Group of Seven, formally known as Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporated (PNIAI) was founded in Winnipeg in November of…
Local women to compete in Mrs. Globe Canada Pageant in Regina: April 1 – 2
by John Copley (ANNews) – The 2016 Mrs. Canada Globe Pageant will take place at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan on April 1-2, 2016….