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New Calgary Stampede Princess named
On Sept. 26 Eva Meguinis of the Tsuu T’ina Nation was named the 2011 Calgary Stampede Princess. Each year one princess is chosen from the five tribes of Treaty 7, Piikani, Stoney, Kainai, Siksika and Tsuu T’ina Nations, to represent Indian Village at the Calgary Stampede. This year all four contestants were from Tsuu T’ina. They were…
Métis design showcased in museum
The Musée Héritage Museum, in St. Albert, is presenting Patterns in Glass: Métis Design in Beads until June 2011. The exceptional beadwork shows how Métis have taken their inspiration from nature, needlework designs and a variety of cultural traditions. The exhibit features artifacts from the Musée Héritage Museum and pieces…
After several close attempts in recent years, an Alberta-based women’s team has recaptured its national fastball crown.
The Red Nation Jets, based in Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation, won the women’s division at this year’s Canadian Native Fastball Championships, which concluded on Aug. 1. The Whitecap Dakota Nation hosted the three-day tournament, attracting 70 teams.
It was the…
A first-of-its-kind program in Canada to promote Aboriginal economic development received a national bronze award from the Institute of Public Administration of Canada at a conference in Ottawa on Aug. 24. The IPAC Awards recognize the efforts of public administration across Canada to minimize bureaucracy while addressing complex social issues like poverty, employment, and education.
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First Nations leaders from Northern Alberta have been sounding alarm bells for nearly four years about the rapid development of the tar sands, but attention from Hollywood may finally elicit a response.
Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron did a three-day tour on Sept. 27-29 of the oil development. He also met with First Nations leaders, industry officials, and Premier Ed Stelmach.
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New Zealand writer shares film, life story
Acclaimed Maori writer in New Zealand Witi Ihimaera and author of the novel The Whale Rider, which became the highly successful film, was recently part of the Aboriginal Arts and the Visiting Artists Series presented by the Banff Centre. The Whale Rider has been seen in cinemas around the world, won over 40 film awards in more…
The city of Edmonton will once again run a program aimed at improving aquatic and leadership skills for Aboriginal teens and young adults.
This marks the ninth year that the Nikanihew Aboriginal Youth Leadership Program will be staged. …
The city that boasts the second largest urban Aboriginal population in Canada is celebrating a milestone and leading the country as an example of how relations can be strengthened between municipal governments and its Aboriginal residents.
Outgoing city councilor Ron Hayter, who was instrumental in bringing forward the Declaration Strengthening Relationships Between the City of Edmonton…
The message received by a handful of senators is clear: for Aboriginal children to be successful in the classroom, there needs to be community and parental buy-in.
What’s not as clear is how that goal will be achieved.
Rose Laboucan, chief of the Driftpile First Nation, said, “Those children that have parents there for them . . . . those are the children that will succeed.”
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While competitors were concentrating on winning a national title, the hosts of a recent golf tournament were pleased to be laying out the welcome mats.
The First Nations Cup, a men’s event featuring eight-player teams, was staged at the Palm Springs Golf Course on the Cold Lake First Nation July 29-Aug. 1.
A total of 19 teams, featuring players aged 18 and up, participated in…
Various North American Indigenous sport championships will be held in 2012 to pick up the slack of the cancelled 2011North American Indigenous Games.
Hope that groups from Saskatchewan or California may step up to the plate to save the 2011 NAIG was dashed when neither group made formal bid presentations in Winnipeg when the NAIG council met Aug. 11-14 to see about the future of next…
Young people from Horse Lake First Nation near Hythe in northern Alberta recently spent a week enjoying all things science in a fun camp setting.
The event was organized by Actua, a national charity with a mission to provide life-changing experiences for youth, ages six to 17 years.
Actua not only ensures that some of the university students who lead the camps are Aboriginal, but…
“It has definitely been tough and I’ve had to make a lot of sacrifices,” said Chantal Barry. “But I trust I have a mission in life and part of that is being in service for others . . . being a steward for our people.”
On June 4, Barry convocated from the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, with her medical degree.
Barry and husband Tyler, son Toryn (three) and 20-…
Authentic tipis created for new park
The Stoney Nakoda First Nation has created a tipi park near the entrance of the Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino. Symbolizing the phases of the Stoney lunar calendar moon, the 12-tipi circle reflects a significant aspect of the Stoney Nakoda culture. Annie Wesley passed on the tradition of crafting the tipis to her daughters who…
Blackstone films in Edmonton, area
Executive producer and director Ron E. Scott chatted with Carmen Moore, who plays Leona Stoney, in Blackstone, which wrapped up eight weeks of shooting in early September in Edmonton and Namao. Edmonton locations included the Diamonds Gentleman’s Club on Gateway Boulevard. Namao was turned into the Blackstone Indian reserve for filming…