Here is a sneak peek at our National Aboriginal Day coverage by John Copley
National Aboriginal Day was a wonderful celebration that took place all across Canada this past weekend and in particular on June 21, the summer solstice….
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Chief Wilton Littlechild: Truth and Reconciliation Commission was a life-changing experience
Chief Wilton (Willie) Littlechild didn’t necessarily want to spend the past six years of his life sitting as a commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation…
Amiskwaciy Academy 2015 graduation: Honour your culture, continue your quest for knowledge
On June 4, graduating students at Amiskwaciy Academy in Edmonton gathered with their peers, teachers, parents and supporters to celebrate the successful conclusion of 12…
iHuman event includes drama, music and a room full of talent
An iHuman fundraiser that took place last month at Amiskwaciy Academy included an upbeat, and very enjoyable performance by well-known actor Michelle Thrush. Her TV…
Book Review: The Truth about Lies about Indians
Darryl Dennis is a broadcaster, actor, playwright, comedian and most recently an author who just released his first novel, Peace Pipe Dreams: The Truth about…
Ben Calf Robe School builds culture and confidence
The Annual Ben Calf Robe Powwow, held earlier this month, is a wonderful cultural event which launches the beginning of the Powwow season in Alberta…
Amiskwaciy Academy hosts delicious spring feast
Nearly 450 people gathered in the upstairs cafeteria/meeting room on April 24 to celebrate the 2015 Annual Spring Feast at Amiskwaciy Academy in Edmonton. “I…
Speaking Out: New budget reveals a shameless federal government
The federal government is failing its citizens in a variety of spheres and has been for some time. The latest budget, the passing of what…
Alberta First Nations welcome NDP government and Premier Rachel Notley
Alberta NDP leader and now Premier of Alberta Rachel Notley’s overwhelming election victory earlier this month might have been a surprise to many, but that’s…
Book celebrates the journey of repatriating sacred and cultural items
On April 10, 2015, Athabasca University Press (AU Press) launched its latest book on Indigenous issues in a bright and well-attended setting in Calgary’s Glenbow…