Remembrance Day ceremonies drew large crowds across Canada
by John Copley (ANNews) – The sky was grey and the morning air was cool, but the wind was slight and the walk was short….
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Amiskwaciy Academy unveils new programs during fall feast
by John Copley (ANNews) – Amiskwaciy Academy’s 2015 Fall Feast took place at the school on Friday, October 9, and once again the chairs were…
BBMA 2015 gala celebrates the achievements of Métis students
by John Copley (ANNews) – The 2015 Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) gala took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel on September…
Oct. 10 fundraising gala in YEG supports Iskwew Healing Lodge
Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre is hosting a very special fundraising gala in support of the Iskwew Healing Lodge on Saturday October 10, 2015 at the…
Summer Highlights: Poundmaker’s Powwow Video of the Grand Entry
One of the absolute highlights of the 2015 Powwow Trail was the Poundmaker’s Powwow which took place August 1-2, 2015. Alberta Native News journalist John…
Calvin Vollrath delights the crowd at Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Calvin Vollrath is among the best known fiddlers on the continent; his name is synonymous with the success he’s gained working his way to the…
Canadian Forces Bold Eagle Program builds character and self-esteem
They marched in three columns; tidy and well-groomed, with uniforms pressed, boots polished, eyes looking straight ahead and a sense of pride and accomplishment beaming…
Dads Matter Too – golf tourney gets underway August 26
Creating Hope Society (CHS) will host their first ever Annual Charity Golf Tournament on August 26 at the Ranch Golf and Country Club (52516 Range Road…
Poundmaker’s 2015 Powwow was an overwhelming success
First Nations from across Alberta joined together on the first weekend of August (Aug. 1-2) to help celebrate the Poundmaker’s Lodge and Treatment Centre’s 42nd…
Aboriginal Pavilion features spectacular dancing at Edmonton Heritage Days
The 40th annual Heritage Days celebrations at Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park were a resounding success with 62 pavilions representing over 80 various cultural groups from around…