Honours and new exhibits for celebrated artist Jane Ash Poitras this month in Edmonton
Jane Ash Poitras doesn’t need an introduction; Alberta Native News readers will certainly know she has long been recognized and respected as one of Canada’s…
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NAIT honours Métis entrepreneur Doug Golosky
Three of Alberta’s prominent community leaders received honourary degrees during NAIT’s 52nd convocation ceremonies earlier this month – Naseem Bashir, president and CEO of Williams…
Bow Valley College connects jobs with workers at new Aboriginal Construction Careers Centre
A two-year pilot program co-sponsored by the Alberta government, Bow Valley College, NorQuest College, industry and Aboriginal organizations will pave the way for hundreds of…
Speaking out: Valcourt’s comments are demeaning to First Nations
It began with comments from Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt. Once again a government minister has spoken out of turn, and according to First Nations…
Boyle Street Education Centre hosts successful 2K15 Youth 4 YEG Forum
On March 26-27, 2015 the Edmonton-based Boyle Street Education Centre (BSEC) Charter School played host to 2K15 Youth 4 YEG Forum, an initiative organized by…
Metis Spring Festival returns to St. Albert Servus Place: May 16-17
Métis Child and Family Services (MCFS) is just one month away from participating in the Seventh Annual Métis Spring Festival, a two-day gala and cash…
Aboriginal Construction Careers Centre finds a home at Norquest College
They might not have realized it at the time, but when the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) took on the mandate (1998) to provide…
No-cost entrepreneurial workshop to take place in Edmonton May 6-7
Do you have a business idea but are unsure of where to start? Are you currently in business but looking to expand? Plan to attend…
Artist Riley Charters will be showcased at Quaaout Aboriginal Art Festival: Apr. 17-19
First Nations artist Riley Charters will be one of the featured artists at the Quaaout Lodge on the Shuswap First Nation from April 17-19. She will…
Will Belcourt is sharing his music with the world
Will Belcourt loves music and has a penchant for pleasing an audience with melodies and lyrics designed not just to entertain, but also to showcase…