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May
DON AMERO MAKING WAVES ON RADIO
Turn These Grey Skies Blue: Released Across Canada
Through The Storm: Topping National Aboriginal Countdown
Winnipeg, Manitoba (May 16, 2012) — With two active tracks currently being played on radio across Canada, it’s looking like sunny days ahead for Winnipeg’s Don Amero.
Turn These Grey Skies Blue
Was released to country radio stations across Canada last week, and within two days became the third most downloaded song on DMDS.com. This week, it has been listed on the Top 10 Most Active Indie downloads, and continues to be listened to by radio programmers from coast-to-coast.
Through The Storm
A song from Don’s last album, Through The Storm has slowly been gaining radio ground and earning fans. For the past two weeks it held the #1 spot on the National Aboriginal Music Countdown, and this week remains solid at #4.
THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
If you have an iPhone or Android, now there’s a Don Amero app for that! This free mobile app lets you listen to Don’s music, check out photos and videos, read blog posts and get exclusive push notifications straight to your mobile device. http://www.reverbnation.com/mobile-app/240689/donamero
ABOUT DON AMERO
You can call Winnipeg’s Don Amero one of the hardest working independent musicians in showbiz today. The singer/songwriter has toured coast-to-coast, headlined concerts, presented at festivals, performed with the symphony, and played national television.
Since 2006, Don’s three albums (Change Your Life, Deepening, The Long Way Home) have generated four national and international awards – Aboriginal Recording of the Year (2011 Western Canadian Music Awards), Best Folk Recording (2011 Native American Music Awards), Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year (2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards), Male Artist of the Year (2009 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards) – and 18 more nominations. He was the first-ever recipient of the James Brown Hardest Working Musician Award, presented in fun by CBC Radio host Wab Kinew.
Don Amero entertains audiences of all ages. His story inspires, and his message is one of encouragement, positivity and beauty. He continues to impress wherever he goes.
May
Igniting the Spirit Gala 2012
Our celebration of Aboriginal culture continues through the Element of Fire.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Hampton Inn, Ottawa
200 Coventry Raod
Last year’s event sold out. Confirm your sponsorship TODAY. To be a corporate sponsor or to purchase tickets, visit: www.wabano.com
or contact: Shelagh Mills 613.612.5482 or smills@wabano.com
May
Assembly of First Nations Congratulates “Sagkeeng’s Finest” Inspiring First Nations and all Canadians to Follow Dreams
(Ottawa, ON) –Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered congratulations to “Sagkeeng’s Finest” on winning the first season of Canada’s Got Talent.
“This is truly a positive expression of art and culture by First Nation young people and an exceptional demonstration of support by the Canadian public,” said AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo. “These young men are tremendous role models for all youth as beacons of hope and opportunity. They believed in themselves, worked extremely hard and have achieved incredible success. Their talents, determination and enthusiasm are inspiring to all First Nation peoples and clearly all of Canada.”
The group of three young men – brothers Brandon and Dallas Courchene and Vincent O’Laney from Sagkeeng First Nation near Fort Alexander, Manitoba – were declared winners of the eight week national talent competition at the finale Monday evening.
The winnings include $100,000, a spot in CityTY’s New Year’s Eve show, a chance to perform in Las Vegas, a trip to Tobago and a Nissan GT-R. They were the only finalists from Manitoba.
The Assembly of First Nations is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada. Follow AFN and National Chief Atleo on Twitter @AFN_Updates, @AFN_Comms and @NCAtleo.
May
Métis Centre of NAHO Announces Winners in Fact Sheet Writing Contest
Ottawa (May 15, 2012) – The Métis Centre of The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is pleased to announce the five winners of the 2012 Métis Centre Fact Sheet Writing Contest.
• Karyne Belanger, Ottawa, ON (Traditional Art and Craftwork among Métis Adults: Findings from the Aboriginal Peoples Survey, 2006).
• Lynn Barwin, La Pêche, QC (Traditional Medicine Use and Availability among Métis Adults: Findings from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey).
• Irene Gonneau, Lake Country, BC (Depression among Métis adults: Findings from the 2006 Aboriginal People’s Survey).
• Daniel McKennitt, Edmonton, AB (Self-Rated Health of Métis Adults: Findings from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey).
• Devonn Robinson, Ottawa, ON (Access to a Regular Medical Doctor or Family Doctor among Métis Adults: Findings from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey). Read the rest of this entry »
May
Carleton University Awards Nine Outstanding Canadians with Honorary Degrees
Carleton University will present honorary degrees to nine exemplary Canadians at its Spring Convocation ceremonies taking place Tuesday, June 5 to Friday, June 8.
“Each of these recipients is extraordinary”, says Carleton President Roseann O’Reilly Runte. “Each one has made a significant contribution to our nation and the world through science and scholarship, creative writing and communication, and service to the community and to the people and peoples who make up our country. Their words will inspire our graduates to strive to contribute their own talents and energies to the betterment of our world.”
Two ceremonies will be held each day in the Fieldhouse. The morning ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. and the afternoon ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. Each recipient will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa. Read the rest of this entry »
May
Province and First Nation Agency to Partner on Child Welfare Services in the North
The Ministry of Social Services is working with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Child and Family Services Agency to begin the transition of child welfare services for children and families in La Ronge and area.
“One of the key themes of the Saskatchewan Child Welfare Review Panel’s final report, and of our government’s Child Welfare Transformation Strategy, is the need to work differently with our First Nation and Métis partners,” Social Services Minister June Draude said. “The partnership between the ministry and the La Ronge Agency is an excellent example of how we are working together to provide timely, culturally appropriate services to children, youth and families in northern Saskatchewan.”
“We are proud to expand our partnership with the province and to work together to transform child welfare services in Saskatchewan,” Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson said. “The La Ronge Agency is very pleased to provide these important services to the children and families of La Ronge and area.” Read the rest of this entry »
