Category Archives: Staff Blogs

June 11-17 is National Blood Donor Week.
Celebrate June 11-17 by helping #ShineALight on the need for 100, 000 new blood and plasma donors. You can help strengthen Canada's Lifeline. For more information, visit the Canadian Blood Serv...
Sean Burke Jun 12, 2023

The 16th Annual YMCA Indigenous Youth Hoops CO-ED Baseketball Tournment goes June 17.
The 16th Annual Indigenous Youth Hoops is now open for registration! On June 17th, gather your team, co-Ed, 3 on 3 and compete against others for first place. For more information or questions you may...
Sean Burke Jun 12, 2023

Ashley Ghostkeeper stops in to CJWE studios to talk about her new single Future Me
Country artist Ashley Ghostkeeper stopped in to CJWE studios to chat with Uncle Trent about her brand new single Future Me and about some upcoming shows across thew province, you can hear the intervie...
Digital News Jun 08, 2023

Showcasing Indigenous Culture in Calgary's Downtown Core
A part of National Indigenous History Month, Four Winds Indigenous Showcase & Market was set up at Bow Valley Square to show Indigenous culture in the heart of Calgary's Downtown. The market had m...
Digital News Jun 07, 2023

Giving hope to those battling addiction with Robbie Daniels
With the many events being hosted by Sober Crew, one event at the beginning of August will be a four day walk from Minithni (Morley) to Calgary then back Minithni (Morley) to raise awareness and inspi...
Digital News Jun 06, 2023 Photo of Elena Zaldana (left) and Robbie Daniels (right) visiting the CJWE studio

Spirit Employment and Training Inc. talks about the importance of National Indigenous People's Day
Spirit Employment and Training Inc. is a 100 per cent owned Indigenous company with locations in Calgary and Edmonton who specialize in helping Indigenous people get jobs in trades. They also help man...
Digital News Jun 05, 2023 Photo of Rena Gladue (Left) Beatrice Floch (right) at the Windspeaker Office in Edmonton

AAWC National Indigenous Family Day and Pow Wow
Lori, Doreen Diana and Tapisa from the Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary Circle stopped by CJWE studios to let Uncle Trent know all about the Family day and BBQ coming up on June 24, 2023. The Aborigi...
Digital News Jun 02, 2023

Chris Buck visit's CJWE
Country singer songwriter is currently on a croos country radio tour that has put over 5000 km's on his pick up. He stopped in to CJWE Studios and sat down with Uncle Trent and they talked about his s...
Digital News May 30, 2023

Learn more about National Indigenous History Month in June and how you can participate
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis. It's a time to honour the st...
Digital News May 30, 2023

Stand Up Comedian and Indigenous Content creator Sherry McKay
Sherry McKay will be in Calgary June 1st at the Central Library - Level 1 - 1-03 Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall for a live stand- up set from 7pm to 8pm. It's good aunty, belly laugh medicine. Sh...
Digital News May 29, 2023