Indigenous Traditions
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Calgary Indigenous artists share ‘incredible diversity’ of wearable art traditionsLocal Indigenous artists are showcasing a strong connection with nature that goes back many centuries.FeaturesJan 9, 2024
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Indigenous starblanket project in Calgary ‘brings comfort to people’Participants are making the starblanket at Sparrow Artspace in northeast Calgary, part of an exhibit called 'Honouring the Children.'CanadaSep 18, 2023
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‘So empowering’: All-female Indigenous drumming group gains new supportA Calgary-based Indigenous women's group has been awarded $20,000 to produce documentary on drumming group.FeaturesSep 26, 2022
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Calgary Stampede Powwow champions include father, son duoThe three-day event, which wrapped up Thursday evening, featured drummers and dancers from across North America competing for $175,000 in total prize money.CanadaJul 15, 2022
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Land-based education teaches White Bear First Nation kids survival skillsStudents at White Bear Education Complex are taken out of the classroom and placed out on the land where they learn and gain survival skills.EducationOct 2, 2021
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Calgary woman offers Indigenous history tours: ‘I love that it’s something I can share’Free self-guided audio tours are offered on St. Patrick's Island, across the Bow River from downtown Calgary.EnvironmentFeb 19, 2021
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Oromocto First Nation powwow celebrates unityThe event marks the second pow wow in the community after years of not holding one.CanadaJul 23, 2017
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Edmonton organization seeks funding to revive program for young at-risk momsThe Woven Journey program at iHuman helps young moms feel empowered to build relationships and raise their children through traditional indigenous teachings, without the involvement of Children's Services.CanadaMay 31, 2017
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