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UNCEDED: Voices of the Land’ Indigenous architecture exhibit opening in Edmonton this month – Pipestone Flyer
Lead architect Douglas Cardinal designed the Ponoka Provincial Building Celebrating the power and beauty of Indigenous architecture, ‘UNCEDED: Voices of the Land,’ the world’s first Indigenous-led contemporary architecture exhibit, is coming to Edmonton. Led by the world-renowned “Contemporary Master of Architecture” and traditional Elder Douglas Cardinal, ‘UNCEDED’ showcases the works of 18 prominent Indigenous architects […]
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Read MoreJulian Black Antelope puts Indigenous stories in front of the camera and First Nations crews behind it – Calgary Herald
Mar 04, 2025 Being an extra on the set of Into the West led him on road to becoming writer, producer, director, actor and stuntman In 2004, Julian Black Antelope had just finished working at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump when two career opportunities arose. The first was a job offer in oil and gas. The second […]
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Read MoreIndigenous issues are not just a campaign talking point – The Gateway Online
March 3, 2025 Candidates at the ISU forum misrepresented the work already being done on Indigenous issues and even used offensive language. Indigenous advocacy is not a buzzword, nor should it be a superficial addition to a candidate’s campaign platform. Yet, throughout this University of Alberta Students’ Union (SU) election cycle, it seems that some […]
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Read MoreLac La Biche winter ice festival features Indigenous cultural learning, maple sugar shack, and ice sculptures – LakelandToday.ca
March 3, 2025 Despite several events being cancelled due to the warm temperatures, there was still something for everyone at the 2025 Lac La Biche Ice Festival. LAC LA BICHE – Despite several events being cancelled due to the warm temperatures, there was still something for everyone at the 2025 Lac La Biche Ice Festival, […]
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Read MoreSkull removed from Indigenous statue in Okotoks sparks calls for its return – CityNews
Feb 28, 2025 Part of an Indigenous art sculpture in the middle of an Okotoks neighbourhood has gone missing, leaving residents in shock. Sheila Hughes went to Westridge Park Saturday morning, where the sculpture was erected nearly decades ago. She says she immediately noticed something wasn’t right, and contacted police. “I looked at the statue […]
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Read MoreUniversity Of Lethbridge Attracts Indigenous Future Students – Bridge City News
February 27, 2025 University of Lethbridge held its second annual Iniskim Future Students Day to designed to break barriers and open pathways to success for Indigenous students. Beth Grier, Indigenous Recruitment Officer, University of Lethbridge explains the purpose of holding events like this and shares the special programs the university offers for Indigenous students. University […]
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Read MoreTune in to AIOC on CBC Radio Active – AIOC
26 February 2025 Chana Martineau, recently joined CBC’s Radio Active with Jessica Ng and Min Dhariwal to talk about AIOC’s mandate, our new office on Enoch Cree Nation, and the real impact of Indigenous partnerships. She shared how AIOC facilitates access to capital to foster true economic collaboration with Indigenous Nations and groups across Alberta. […]
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Read MoreFort Edmonton Park Gearing Up for Indigenous Women’s Day Celebration – 89.3 The Raven
Feb 25, 2025 Fort Edmonton Park’s Indigenous People’s Experience will mark International Women’s Day with a two-day celebration honoring the strength, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous women. The event will feature cultural performances, storytelling, workshops, and discussions highlighting the vital role of Indigenous women in their communities. Pam Greene, Cultural Liaison for the Indigenous Peoples Experience at […]
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Read MoreThe Indigenous-led solar farm redefining Alberta’s energy landscape – The Globe and Mail
An Alberta First Nation is launching a bold new renewable energy project that will consistently crank out enough clean electricity to power 20,000 typical homes for a year. The Tilley Solar project is a solar farm with nearly 70,000 photovoltaic panels that is expected to become operational this spring and provide 23.6 megawatts of clean […]
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Read MoreLily Gladstone’s Oscar gowns to be displayed at the National Museum of the American Indian – Windspeaker.com
February 21, 2025 The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. will open a special installation titled “Making a Statement” Feb. 28. The installation will display two gowns worn by Oscar-nominated actor Lily Gladstone (Siksikaitsitapi [Blackfeet]/Nimiipuu [Nez Perce]). It will close in March 2026. Both gowns were a custom collaboration, designed by […]
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