Indigenous
Recent stories about indigenous
A moment in history: Nov. 15, 1930
On this day in 1930, residents of St. Albert were preparing to mark its history.
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How a bison head helped change the Pioneers Cabin into the Bison Lodge
The Northern Alberta Pioneers and Descendants Association has changed the name of the iconic Pioneers Cabin on 99 Street NW to the Bison Lodge.
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Calls for public engagement: Open spaces, reconciliation, naturalization
Here are opportunities to inform municipal planning about open spaces, monuments, naturalization, and more. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.
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Game Discovery Exhibition adds new Indigeneity and diaspora summit
The organizer of the ninth annual Game Discovery Exhibition wants to celebrate more people in gaming with a new summit on Indigeneity and diaspora, one of two tracks that tackle equity, diversity, and inclusion in the industry during the conference portion of the event.
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Magazine aims to amplify Indigenous writers and editors
The first issue of a digital literary magazine with a mandate to promote both established and emerging Indigenous writers and editors is readable online.
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Papaschase First Nation explores drone soccer as a way to open doors
A security company owned by the Papaschase First Nation is using a drone soccer club to build STEM skills and generate interest in jobs as drone pilots in the security industry, as well as awareness about the nation itself.
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A moment in history: June 12, 1971
On this day in 1971, officials at the Charles Camsell Hospital were denying news reports that the institution was struggling to recruit new medical staff.
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Bernadette's aims to raise profile of Indigenous cuisine in Edmonton
The owners of the forthcoming restaurant Bernadette's say their previous success with Pei Pei Chei Ow has allowed them to pursue their larger goal of increasing Indigenous representation within Edmonton's food scene — and to do it right in the core.
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Returning Indigenous artifacts from RAM important but complicated, experts say
Experts say repatriation of artifacts from the Royal Alberta Museum is important for Indigenous nations. But repatriating artifacts is not as simple as asking for an item to be returned and museums or other organizations following through. Archaeologists say that's because of legislative requirements, security restraints, and the sheer number of artifacts.
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