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Assembly of First Nations Election 2012 Announcement of Candidates for the Office of National Chief
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, responsible for the July election of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, has received nomination papers in proper form from the following persons, listed below in alphabetical order:
1. Mr. Shawn Atleo
2. Mr. Bill…
La Fete Fransaskoise, July 6-8, 2012
Batoche
Declaring 2012 as the “Year of Fransaskois”, which has set the stage for a year of events to celebrate and learn about the French community in Saskatchewan. The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan has partnered with the Assemblee Communitaire Fransaskoise to bring the July festivities to the site were Back to…
Tikwalus Trail
Geocaching on BC trails
Geocaching is a high-tech version of an old-fashioned treasure hunt, and it’s an exciting family-style activity that’s perfect for summer adventures. Armed with a GPS unit or other mobile device, geocachers seek out hidden caches or containers by using geographical co-ordinates. The waterproof caches contain a logbook, where…
Salmon ’n’ Bannock Bistro
Vancouver
Want to dine on candied salmon, bannock bread pudding or Ojibway wild rice? Step inside Salmon ’n’ Bannock Bistro, Vancouver’s only year-round First Nations restaurant. The intimate dining room and catering service owned, operated and staffed by aboriginal people, and it features a mouth-watering menu of…
Quaaout Lodge
Little Shuswap Indian Band
Quaaout Lodge is the pride of the Little Shuswap Indian Band. It was built in 1991, and the guest rooms were fully renovated in 2009. Log balconies were added in 2010, affording views of the lake and surrounding woods. Visitors will also enjoy a sandy beach, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and exercise room…
First Peoples House
Victoria
First Peoples House is an academic and cultural centre for Indigenous students situated at the heart of the University of Victoria campus. The new facility is also a welcoming space for the community as a whole. The building’s design was inspired by consultations with Coast Salish Chiefs and Saanich Elders in the early…
Works Art and Design Festival,
June 21-July 3, 2012
Edmonton
From the summer solstice to the beginning of July, Edmonton’s downtown is electrified with energy as the Works Art and Design Festival showcases the work of Indigeneity, a Calgary-based Aboriginal artist collective. The Canadian Aboriginal Artist program was launched…
Métis Crossing
Near Smoky Lake
All things Métis is what the Métis Crossing has to offer. Whether it’s walking through the interpretive centre or taking in Voyageur Days on Aug. 25 and 26 or cooking bannock over a campfire, Metis Crossing has much to offer. And soon there will be even more. There are plans for expansion, says executive director…
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park,
Siksika First Nation
Mark Aug. 9 on your calendar for the fifth annual Chicken Dance Championship and Blackfoot Fest at the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park at Siksika First Nation. The world championship is judged by five Native American representatives from the United States and Canada, and include dancers…
Calgary Stampede, July 6-15, 2012
Calgary
This year’s Calgary Stampede marks the centennial for the Greatest Show on Earth. The prominent role First Nations have played in the Calgary Stampede will be marked by the presence of Treaty Seven Chiefs Charles Weasel Head, Fred Rabbit Carrier, Gayle Strikes With a Gun, Sanford Big Plume, Bruce Labelle,…
Arrow River Standing Stone Site
Near Hamiota
High atop a hillside overlooking the Arrow River is a stone monolith with historic meaning. Called the Arrow River Standing Stone Site it is the only First Nations gravesite in Manitoba that is marked with a stone monolith. The stone, near the community of Hamiota, is approximately 1.5 metres tall and…
Crow Wing Trail
Since the Crow Wing Trail is 191 kilometres long, there are plenty of attractions and events to discover along its route. The trail, which connects Winnipeg to Emerson, is Manitoba’s longest section along the yet to be fully completed Trans Canada Trail. The Roseau River ceremonial grounds on the Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation is just one of the…
Moncur Gallery – Peoples of the Plains
Boissevain
More than 1,000 artifacts, dating back to when people first lived near the Turtle Mountains, continue to be on display in a small Manitoba community. The Moncur Gallery - Peoples of the Plains, which opened in 1986, is located inside the Civic Centre in Boissevain. It was established after William…
Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre,
Duck Lake
If you find yourself visiting Saskatchewan’s west-central region this summer make sure to stop in at the historical city of Duck Lake. Duck Lake is situated less than an hour’s drive north of Saskatoon on Highway 11 and is home to the Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre. This museum has an…
Dakota Dunes Golf Course
Whitecap Dakota First Nation
Get some early morning fresh air this summer by hitting the green at Dakota Dunes Golf Course. The pristine ecology of the prairies offers a spacious course that is laid through sand dune formations and the indigenous prairie grasses that surround the edge of the course. The course is unique…