Category Archives: Staff Blogs
Sitting down with the newly elected Métis President of Alberta
On September Nineteenth, the Mtis Nation of Alberta held its first general election for leadership under the new Otipemisiwak (OH-TI-PIM-SA-WACK) constitution. With over three thousand votes over her ...
Sep 22, 2023 Otipemisiwak Métis Government President Elect Andrea Sandmaier
Humour as storytelling at the Calgary International Film Festival
With the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) kicking off on September 21 with a wide selection of local and international films coming to the City of Calgary. A panel in partnership with Creati...
Sep 19, 2023
OHSOTO'KINO program wrapped up with public performance at the King Eddy downtown Calgary
OHSOTO'KINO (OH-SO-TOE-KEY-NO) is a Blackfoot phrase which means 'to recognize a voice of' and is a five-day incubator that pairs a set number of Indigenous artists from across Canada to come to Calga...
Sep 18, 2023 Photo of the 2023 OHSOTO'KINO artists (Far Left) LJ Tyson, (Left) Dani Lion, (Right) Frannie Klein, (Far Right) Robin Cisek
2023 Canadian Country Music Awards: See The Winners
The 2023 Canadian Country Music Association awards were held on Saturday night in Hamilton, with live performances from Sam Hunt, Carly Pearce, Cooper Alan, Dean Brody, Jade Eagle...
Sep 17, 2023 Josh Ross, Tenille Townes — Photos (L-R): Jeremy Chan/Getty Images, Photo: CCMA Awards
The Science of Indigenous braiding and weaving at TELUS Spark
Telus Spark in Calgary Alberta has Indigenous themed events that explore the world of Indigenous science to teach not only the community of Treaty 7 but also, the public. An upcoming eve...
Sep 14, 2023
"Alberta Culture Days" goes Saturday, September 16 in Strathmore.
Join the town of Strathmore on September 16th for a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, community unity, and shared experiences. The event is designed to showcase the rich tapestry of cultures ...
Sep 13, 2023
Windspeaker Radio Network broadcast CFL game in both Cree and Blackfoot langauge
Over the weekend, the Windspeaker Radio Network continued to push the boundaries within sports broadcasting with another Indigenous language broadcast of the CFL. This time not only in the Cree langua...
Sep 11, 2023
Preparing for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with CIF Reconciliation Society
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation also known as Orange Shirt Day to honour the survivors of residential school while also remembering the children who never made it home. CIF Reconciliation Soc...
Sep 07, 2023 Photo of Sheila Norris at the CJWE Studio
Airdrie Food Bank needs your help to fill their shelves
The Airdrie Food Bank, a vital lifeline for our community's most vulnerable, faces an unprecedented need as shelves lay bare and stockpiles diminish to the lowest levels we have ever seen. Uncle Trent...
Sep 07, 2023
Wayne Jackson & Butch Wolfleg prepare for Cree/Blackfoot broadcast of Labor Day rematch
Last year, the Windspeaker Radio Network and Edmonton Elks made history by broadcasting the first ever CFL game in the Cree language. This year, history will once again be made as CFWE/CJWE will broad...
Sep 07, 2023