Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
Treaty No.6 Recognition Day hosted in Edmonton City Hall
The City of Edmonton and Confederacy of Treaty Six Nations gathered together for a flag raising ceremony at City Hall to commemorate Treaty Six Recognition Day in Edmonton. Chief George Arcand ...
Aug 23, 2024 Treaty Six Flag Raising Ceremony at Edmonton City Hall (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Ponoka Connects Job Fair Brings Opportunities to Local Job Seekers
The Ponoka Connects Regional Job Fair was held inside the Ponoka Arena Complex where many community members came together for job opportunities and a free BBQ with proceeds going towards the Ponoka Yo...
Aug 22, 2024 Ponoka Chamber of Commerce all smiles at the Regional Job Fair
Local Fire Departments Gear Up for Fort McMurray Fire Fit Car Wash
The Fort McMurray Fire Fit Fundraiser Car Wash is calling all Wood Buffalo community members to head on down and support their local firefighters in competition at McDonald Island Park on Augus...
Aug 21, 2024 Fort McMurray Fire Fit Poster (Photo Submitted)
Alexander First Nation's Treaty Week Hosts Community Health Fair
From August 19th-22nd, Alexander First Nation is hosting their Treaty Week Celebrations, along with hosting their 32 Annual Health Fair that provides community members with Alexander First Nation serv...
Aug 21, 2024 Alexander First Nation Treaty Week Health Fair (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Kikino Métis Settlement Constructs Record-Breaking Largest Métis Wagon
Kikino Mtis Settlement announced it's completed build of the largest Mtis Wagon in the province within it's community, to attract tourists and to showcase the Mtis culture to visiting tourists. Lee Th...
Aug 20, 2024 Kikino Métis Settlement's Largest Métis Wagon in the Province (Photo Credits - Kikino Métis Settlement)
Fairview to Host 13th Annual Summer's End Festival
From the Peace Classic Wheels Car Show to Comedy performances and the Paw's for Fun Dog Show, the Town of Fairview's Summer's End Festival returns for August 24. Caroline Cleave, Director of Co...
Aug 20, 2024 Town of Fairviews Summer's End Festival (Photo Credits - Town of Fairview)
MNA and Alberta Government Announce 'Healing Waters' Addiction Recovery Centre Project
The Metis Nation Within Alberta and the Government of Alberta announced it's partnership to build a world class addiction center that will be known as the 'Healing Waters Recovery Community Centre. He...
Aug 16, 2024 Healing Waters Announcement at the Edmonton Expo Centre with the MNA (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Edmonton Police Service Hosts 10th Oskayak Police Academy
The Edmonton Police Service's Oskayak (Cree for Youth) Police Academy at the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society celebrates 10 years of creating relationships between the EPS and Indigenous youth a...
Aug 15, 2024 The Oskayak Police Academy inside the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Achimowin Opaspiw Society Hosts Culture Camp at Elk Island Park
From August 13-15, The Achimowin Opaspiw Society is hosting a two-day Culture Camp at Elk Island National Park, teaching the language and cultural traditions such as Moose Hide Tanning, prepari...
Aug 13, 2024 Moose Hide Tanning at the Achimowin Opaspiw Society Culture Camp (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Alberta Indigenous Games Launch Opening Ceremonies
The 2024 Alberta Indigenous Games hosted their Opening Ceremonies inside the Edmonton Expo Centre by celebrating 10 years of the games, and announcing a record breaking number of participating athlete...
Aug 08, 2024 2024 Alberta Indigenous Games Opening Ceremonies at the Edmonton Expo Centre (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
