Category Archives: Staff Blogs

Your 2025 Big Valley Jamboree Recap!
If you missed this years Big Valley Jamboree festival, you're not missing out anymore! This years headliners included Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton and Jason Aldean; and they did not disappoint! Not...
Brooklin Brittain Aug 05, 2025

The Alberta Indigenous Games, August 7-16 in Edmonton
The mandate for the Alberta Indigenous Games is RECLAIMING OUR YOUTH through sport development, educational empowerment, career opportunities, and cultural connection. 18 sports, over 6000 athletes an...
Sean Burke Aug 05, 2025

Aboriginal Teacher Education Program aims to put more Fist Nations teachers in classrooms
A teacher education program at the University of Alberta is expanding its reach with a aim of getting more Indigenous educators into classrooms across the province. The Aboriginal Teacher Education Pr...
Digital News Jul 31, 2025

"The Man Van" by the Prostate Cancer Centre has a BIG fundraiser coming up
The MAN VAN is Canada's first mobile men's health clinic offering FREE PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood testing used for early detection of prostate cancer. Testing from ages 40 to 70. No appoint...
Sean Burke Jul 29, 2025

Chris Stapleton was a guest on Sesame Street
and he sang with Elmo. It's a song called 'You Got A Friend In Music', a take on Randy Newman's 'You Got A Friend In Me'. Take a listen. https://youtu.be/r0bnMDpP4Xo?si=iu-OP9HbOm_asDXK
Sean Burke Jul 28, 2025

Nîkânîw Indigenous Youth Leadership Program
Nknw - one who leads the way in Cree. The Nknw Indigenous Youth Leadership Program is a combination of 'teachings and guidance of indigenous Elders and Leaders with an aquatic pre-employment program f...
Digital News Jul 23, 2025

Indigenous day at KDAYS!
The kiynaw Indigenous Day at K-Days featured a variety of fun and exciting performers and showcases, from the "CKUA" radio stage to the two largest halls - Halls B and E in the Expo Centre. With so mu...
Digital News Jul 22, 2025

Supporting local Matters: Farmers' Market Round Up!
In a world where convenience often trumps connection, supporting local has never been more important. Whether you're reaching for fresh veggies, handcrafted goods, or locally raised meats, shopping at...
Hannah Hemphill Jul 18, 2025

Must Be Nice Indigenous Comedy Tour this Saturday!
Must Be Nice: The Comedy Tour Serving Auntie and Uncle Vibes and Nephew Chaos Happening this Saturday, July 19! What do you get when you mix a few funny aunties and uncles, chaotic nephew, and a room ...
Hannah Hemphill Jul 17, 2025

Brad Paisley: Truck Still Works Tour
Brad Paisley is making his way up North, bringing his 'Truck Still Works Tour' towards Canada! Pailey's new tour is named after the song "Truck Still Works," which will be found on an upcoming album. ...
Digital News Jul 17, 2025













