Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
A new record of athletes will compete at the Alberta Indigenous Games
The Alberta Indigenous Games is returning to the city of Edmonton for 10 days of competition from August 9-19, with athletes coming from many provinces in Canada and the United States. Jake Hendy, CEO...
Aug 08, 2023 Alberta Indigenous Games 2022 (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Metis Crossing set to host the General Assembly's 'The Beaver's Den' for youth empowerment
The general assembly will be celebrating youth empowerment with 'The Beaver's Den' at the Metis Crossing in Smokey Lake on August 11th. Ross Memphis Pambrun, host of the Beavers Den spoke with Windspe...
Aug 02, 2023 Metis Crossing Building (Photo submitted)
Youville Residential School Truthing Ceremony honors grounds before demolition of NABI building
The Youville Residential School Truthing Ceremony took place at Mission Park in St.Albert, with many Elders and community members gathered to honor and ackowledge the soil before demolition of the NAB...
Aug 02, 2023 The Youville Residential School Truthing Ceremony (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
I. AM Collective Indigenous Arts Market celebrates local Indigenous talent
I.AM Collective hosted their Indigenous Arts Market inside the Art Gallery of Alberta on August 29th and 30th, which showcases many Indigenous artisans from across the province of Alberta Frances Whit...
Jul 29, 2023 I.AM Collective's Indigenous Art Market at the Art Gallery of Alberta (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
215 Artwork continues to make impacts one year later
An Edmonton local artist's work continues to make impacts as a reminder of the discoveries of the 215 in Kamloops one year ago. Johnny Bandura, originally from Kamloops B.C, who now resides within Edm...
Jul 28, 2023 Johnny Bandura, artist of the 215 artwork (Photo Credits - Johnny Bandura)
Community Outreach Transit Team expands to seven teams
Two years after it's launch, the Community Outreach Transit Team (COTT) has announced the expansion to seven teams within the city of Edmonton. Lloyd Yellowbird, Senior Manager at the Bent Arrow Tradi...
Jul 27, 2023 Lloyd Yellowbird, Senior Manager of the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
First ever Indigenous woman with a Pro card competes in K-Days Alberta Strongman Competition
K-Days 2023 hosted the Alberta Strongman Competition, where many who attended witnessed the first Indigenous woman competing with a pro card. Alberta Strongwoman competitor Angie Houle from Whitefish ...
Jul 25, 2023 Angie Houle lifting a 350 pound tire at the K Days Alberta Strongman competition (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
K-Days sees new facelift that connects with Edmonton
Edmonton's annual 10 day event K-Days sees a new facelift that connects with the representation of Edmonton, along with a new array of food and experiences for everyone to enjoy throughout the next 10...
Jul 20, 2023 K-Days Farris Wheel (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Saddle Lake Cree Nation supporting local vendors in Market & Open Mic
The Saddle Lake Cree Nation's Market and Open Mic is set to be hosted inside the Complex Arena on August 2nd. Taleah Jackson, case manager at the Saddle Lake Social Development and organizer of...
Jul 19, 2023 Elderly lady checking out the hand made merchandise at the Market (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Frog Lake First Nations Pow Wow set to host dancers from Canada and the United States
The Frog Lake First Nations Pow Wow will be hosted at the Six Chiefs Cultural grounds for July 25th-27th in Frog Lake Alberta. With men and women dance competitions, to drumming competitions and vendo...
Jul 14, 2023 Frog Lake Pow Wow (Photo Credits - Frog Lake First Nation)
