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Link to National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

Date: Jun 21, 2022

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Discover the diverse culture, events, arts and artists of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Alberta.
Link to Celebrate National Indigenous History Month

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month

Date: May 31, 2022

Learn about the rich history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
Link to Work of the Week: Faye HeavyShield

Work of the Week: Faye HeavyShield

Date: May 4, 2022

In honour of Red Dress Day, we feature two artworks by Faye HeavyShield: red dress and blood
Link to Work of the Week: Strange Jury #2 by Dwayne Martineau

Work of the Week: Strange Jury #2 by Dwayne Martineau

Date: Feb 28, 2022

Work of the Week invites you to explore the unnoticed world of nature and to challenge our perspectives.
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

Date: Jan 19, 2022

6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Link to Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction

Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction

Date: Nov 19, 2021

Congratulations to Norma Dunning, and also to Alberta-based writer Jenna Butler who was named a finalist for an award.
Link to Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek

Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek

Date: Sep 22, 2021

Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Robin Cisek is a singer/songwriter working in Alberta.
Link to Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Date: Jun 14, 2021

Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
Link to Work of the Week | “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien

Work of the Week | “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien

Date: Jun 11, 2021

This week’s Work of the Week is “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien.
Link to Work of the Week: "Wisdom Trail" by Alex Janvier

Work of the Week: "Wisdom Trail" by Alex Janvier

Date: Mar 5, 2021

This week’s Work of the Week is "Wisdom Trail" by acclaimed Indigenous artist Alex Janvier.

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