Student musicians excel at Prince Charles School
by John Copley (ANNews) – There won’t be too many Alberta Native News readers who don’t recognize the name: Prince Charles School Fiddlers. That’s because…
Education, Training
Stories from the Bush: Traditional Teachings from a Lifetime Oskapiyos
By Dylan Lightbourn (December 2017) – In late 2012 Henry Laboucan, a sakaw îno (Bush Cree man) from Lubicon Lake, approached Randal Kabatoff, the sole…
Police graduate earns a badge and a hug
(Regina) – On Friday December 15th a police graduation ceremony took place at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. Recruit Class #75, a group of…
NorQuest College increases its committment to Indigenous learners
by John Copley (ANNews) -This month NorQuest College was once again a hub of activity and the centre of attention when dozens of attending guests,…
Bold Eagle Program is a bold initiative for Indigenous youth
by John Copley (ANNews) – A Canadian Armed Forces’ initiative is transforming lives and opening the doors to a military career for many young…
Kohkom Kisewatisiwin Society coming together to share knowledge
By Rhonda Gladue (Edmonton) – Wisdom keepers. Teachers. Human rights and environmental Activists. Kohkom knowledge has always been held in high-esteem because it is a…
University of Lethbridge study to examine state of water security in Alberta Métis communities
(Nov. 20, 2017) – For the vast majority of Canadians, the concept of not having readily available drinking water is literally foreign – something only…
Oteenow Career Fair offers employment options to Indigenous job seekers
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – The Oteenow Training and Employment Society has helped match employers with First Nations and Inuit job-seekers from metro Edmonton and…
NorQuest College opens Singhmar Centre for Learning in downtown Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – The main floor atrium and the balconies of the four floors above the newly expanded NorQuest College in downtown Edmonton…
BBMA gala honours deserving Métis students and pays tribute to Herb Belcourt
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Saturday, September 23, 2017 the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) initiative celebrated yet another milestone and for the 16th…