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…
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Ben Calf Robe Society kicks off powwow season
Powwow season was launched in Edmonton this month with a hugely successful, extremely well attended and culturally beautiful event. Saturday, May 9, marked the 34th…
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…
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…
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…