St. Albert celebrations honour Indigenous peoples
by John Copley (ANNews) – First Nations, Métis and Inuit people were joined by more than 1200 well-wishers, celebrants, marchers and supporters during the 2018…
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K-Days features traditional powwow celebration
(ANNews) – K-Days – Edmonton’s biggest summer festival of the year – will be held from July 20-29 for 10 days of thrilling rides, rockin’…
Calgary Stampede announces name change from Indian Village to Elbow River Camp
(Calgary, July 15, 2018) – The Tipi Owners of Indian Village and the Calgary Stampede have jointly made the decision to change the name of…
Edmonton’s Interstellar Rodeo showcases Indigenous musicians: July 20-22
(ANNews) – Summer in Alberta is always a musical treat. In addition to powwows there are some wonderful festivals in both Edmonton and Calgary that…
Calgary Stampede’s Indian Village celebrates the Treaty 7 Nations – at Enmax Park until July 15
by Madeline Babinec (Calgary Stampede) – Taste traditional fried bannock, purchase Indigenous beaded jewellery or hand-painted art, discover the insides of family tipis, listen to…
Iroquois Lacrosse Team Defies BDS to Reach Israel
TORONTO July 12, 2018 – The Iroquois National Lacrosse Team has touched down in Israel for the World Men’s Lacrosse Championships, defying the protests of anti-Israel…
Blood Tribe and Canada celebrate key step on path of renewal and reconciliation
LETHBRIDGE, AB, July 5, 2018 /CNW/ – Today, the Government of Canada and the Blood Tribe have taken an important step to renew and strengthen…
Early Bird Registration is now open for Children are our Sacred Bundle conferences in Osoyoos and Calgary
(July 3, 2018) – ‘The Children Are Our Sacred Bundle Conference’ in both Osoyoos and Calgary are now open for early bird registration! The Osoyoos…
Canada highlights progress settling Agricultural Benefits Claims with Treaty 8 First Nations
OTTAWA, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ – The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today: “I was truly honoured to…
Panel discussion highlights issues facing Indigenous women
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – On May 22, Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre hosted a panel of distinguished discussants on the topic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous…