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Link to Watch now: Caring for the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Watch now: Caring for the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Watch how the AFA cares for an exquisite new acquisition by Métis Cree visual artist, Sharon Rose Kootenay, in the 2nd video in its documentary series
Link to The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 2

The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 2

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Part 2 of our look back on the impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, including the Fellowship for Indigenous Curators.
Link to Introducing Alberta’s Arts Ambassador 2023

Introducing Alberta’s Arts Ambassador 2023

Date: Apr 12, 2023

Métis Cree artist Sharon Rose Kootenay has been selected as the 4th Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador to promote the value of the arts in Alberta.
Link to New public artwork documenting Indigenous relation to the land installed in downtown Edmonton

New public artwork documenting Indigenous relation to the land installed in downtown Edmonton

Date: Mar 3, 2023

Indigenous relation to the land in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) is the subject of a new artwork.
Link to The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1

The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1

Date: Jan 20, 2023

We look back at the tremendous impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, starting with the Narrative Quest exhibition.
Link to Discovering lost cultural treasures

Discovering lost cultural treasures

Date: Oct 25, 2022

AFA Art Collection 50th Anniversary look back: that one time in 2015 when we were treasure hunters!
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.

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