Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
Many gather at City Hall to honor Indigenous Veterans Day
On November 8th, many gather across the country to honor National Indigenous Veterans Day in remembrance of the First Nations, Inuit and the Metis who bravely served in the Canadian Military in times ...
Nov 08, 2023 Indigenous Veterans Day inside City Hall (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Indigenous Veterans Memorial to be unveiled in Grande Prairie
On November 8, the City of Grande Prairie will be hosting their Indigenous Veterans Day at the Veterans Memorial Gardens and Interpretive Centre. CFWE spoke with Renee Charbonneau, executive di...
Nov 03, 2023 Indigenous Veterans Day with Indigenous Veterans face reflecting on memorial statue (Photo Credits - Tammy Diesel, Diesel Powered Photography)
Stoney First Nation & Simpcw First Nation reawaken treaty in Jasper
The Stoney Nation in Alberta and Simpcw First Nation in B.C. came together in Jasper National Park over the weekend to reawaken their historic harvesting agreement of 1895 and to assert their c...
Nov 01, 2023 Stoney First Nation and Simpcw First Nation gathering in Jasper for reawaking a Treaty (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Canadian Native Friendship Centre Celebrates 61 years of service
On October 19, the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton celebrated 61 years, with many gathering to eat, dance, and connect during the celebration. Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with...
Oct 20, 2023 Canadian Native Friendship Centre 61st Birthday celebration
Sexual offender released from jail in Edmonton
The Edmonton Police Service has issued an alert about a sexual offender who has been the subject of multiple public warnings. EPS says David Adams, 28, was recently released from jail after being arre...
Oct 19, 2023
Métis Residential School survivors foster healing and connection at Métis Crossing
To help foster healing and connection with the land, the Otipemisiwak Mtis Government of the Mtis Nation within Alberta hosted 30 Mtis residential school Survivors at Mtis Crossing. This first-of-its-...
Oct 17, 2023 Métis Residential School survivors gathering at Métis Crossing (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Newly elected President sworn in at Otipemisiwak Métis Government Swearing-in Ceremony
The Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA) hosted an historic ceremony with swearing in the first-ever Otipemisiwak Mtis Government officials and newly elected president at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Andrea Sand...
Oct 16, 2023 Otipemisiwak Métis Government Swearing-in Ceremony (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Otipemisiwak Metis government highlights New Partnership with the Edmonton Oilers
Earlier this year, The Edmonton Oilers invited female Metis youth to participate in a U9 hockey camp, following the new partnership with the Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) and the Edmonto...
Oct 13, 2023 Edmonton Oilers and Metis Nation of Alberta Logo (Photo Credits - Edmonton Oilers and Metis Nation of Alberta
Lac La Biche County Council approves budget for Bold Centre Aquatics Facility
Lac La Biche County Council approved the Bold Centre New Aquatics Facility schematic design and $44.9 million budget at the October 3, 2023 Council meeting. The project includes key features like a la...
Oct 11, 2023 Concept image for new Lac La Biche Aquatic Facility at the Bold Centre (Photo Credits - LLB County)
Edmonton Oilers Autograph session returns to WEM
The Edmonton Oilers are heading back to West Edmonton Mall once again for their autograph meet-and-greet with fans. Stew McDonald, President and Chief Revenue Officer of the Oilers Entertainmen...
Oct 11, 2023 Edmonton Oilers #29 Leon Draisaitl signing a funko pop for a fan at West Edmonton Mall (Photo Credits - Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group)
