Women Building Futures offers new training opportunities for women
Several years ago Alberta’s construction industry recognized the significant role that women can play to ensure a full capacity workforce and thus enhance the vibrancy…
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Effort has its rewards at Slave Lake veneer plant
No matter where you work or what you do for a living one thing is certain, every job comes with pro’s and con’s and choices…
Three Métis Settlements launch new groundbreaking joint venture
A joint venture was launched in July 2014 by several of Alberta’s Metis Settlement communities and Active Energy Group Plc, an international timber products firm…
Poundmaker’s Lodge and CNFC launch addictions outreach program in Edmonton
Poundmaker’s Lodge and Treatment Centre (PLTC) and the Canadian Native Friendship Centre (CNFC) have launched a joint initiative in Edmonton, designed to assist clients in…
Edmonton Arts Council honours local Aboriginal artists
Two Aboriginal artists were among eight local artists honoured recently by the Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) – Todd Houseman and Will Belcourt. Houseman is a performer…
BBMA accepting scholarship applications for Metis students until March 31, 2015
The Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) initiative has announced that March 31 will be the deadline date for applicants seeking financial help in order to pursue their…
Peace River School Division salutes Sagitawa Friendship Centre as a Friend of Education
Alberta’s Public School Boards hand out a number of special awards each year to individuals, organizations and institutions who are making a positive difference in…
Treaty 6 to host important education conference in Edmonton: January 29-30
The Fourth Annual Treaty 6 Educator’s Conference will take place in Edmonton’s Kingsway Avenue-based, Ramada Inn and Conference Centre on January 29-30; delegates will be…
Amiskwaciy Academy Winter Feast bids farewell to 2014
There’s always a good story somewhere out there to share and it won’t take long to find one if you walk through the doors of…
Second Story Press launches Aboriginal Writing Contest
As part of its 25th Anniversary celebrations Toronto-based publisher, Second Story Press, has launched a contest that will be of particular interest to Aboriginal Canadian…