Amiskwaciy Academy celebrates with a seasonal feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – On December 13, the Edmonton-based Amiskwaciy Academy held the last of its 2018 special occasion and seasonal feasts with more…
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Colouring it Forward – it’s more than just a colouring book!
by John Copley (ANNews) – The axiom “it’s a must-see” is an apt description of colouringitforward.com‘ because unless you’ve already seen the company’s products in…
Poundmaker’s annual sober walk draws large crowd – but many agencies were no-shows
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Thursday, November 15, 2018, St. Albert-based Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres (PTLC) hosted its annual Sober Walk in recognition of…
Elders fine-tune Kihciy Askiy process for Edmonton’s river valley
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – It’s happening! Finally, Edmonton will get its long-awaited sacred space. The end of October saw another Grand Council of Elders…
Amiskwaciy Academy pays tribute to Indigenous veterans during 2018 Remembrance Day ceremony
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Friday, November 9 Edmonton-based Amiskwaciy Academy honoured the sacrifices made by Canada’s veterans, both in times of war and…
Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Centre opens in Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – October 26, 2018 marked the official Grand Opening of the Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Centre (IKWC), a unique tripartite undertaking…
Guest speakers debate pipeline expansion during ATA conference
by John Copley (ANNews) – On October 13, 2018 two educated and intelligent women stepped up to the podium in a ballroom at the River…
Eschia Books is seeking Indigenous writers and illustrators
by John Copley (ANNews) – Well known artist, journalist and Indigenous cultural advocate Dianne Meili is the owner of Eschia Books, a Stony Plain-based Aboriginal-owned…
Dale Auger Memorial Art Show takes place in Bragg Creek on November 2-3
by John Copley On November 2-3, 2018 more than 20 First Nation and Métis artists from across B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan will gather together…
2018 BBMA recipients receive their Métis Sash
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Saturday, September 22, 2018 the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) initiative celebrated yet another milestone and for the 17th…