ACE Announcements

Winners of the 2011 Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge

Now in its seventh year, the Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge, presented by Enbridge Inc., has expanded to include Arts submissions.

Aboriginal Canadians between the ages of 14-29 have showcased their talent and creativity and have had their work reviewed by the foremost Aboriginal...

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Culture Days Self-Promo Tools Are Rolling Out!

One of the benefits of registering a Culture Days activity, and registering your activity early on in the campaign, is the access to free marketing and promotional tools that will help you make the best of your Culture Days 2011 experience!

Over the course of the next couple of months, a...

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Nature as a Second Language

All residents of this province are entitled to a high quality of life, and this includes the ability to access, use and enjoy parks and park programs. Yet many Albertans – First Nations, persons with disabilities, youth, senior citizens, and new Canadians – have traditionally been excluded from...

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National Aboriginal Day - June 21

On June 21st, Canadians from all walks of life are invited to participate in the many National Aboriginal Day events that will be taking place from coast to coast to coast.

On June 13, 1996, the Governor General of Canada proclaimed June 21st to be National Aboriginal Day, offering Aboriginal...

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ACE Virtual LEARNING CENTER Launched!

ACE Communities is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new virtual learning center.  Check out this link for a listing of upcoming webinar and learning opportunities.

Learning has never been easier!  Register for an upcoming webinar today....

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Reminder of the Rubaboo Arts Festival!

The 3rd Annual Rubaboo Arts Festival is Alberta’s only Aboriginal arts and theatre festival. Rubaboo is a Michif (Métis) word for a stew that’s full of life, and food that feeds the spirit. Celebrate National Aboriginal History Month with traditional and contemporary Aboriginal artists from...

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‘June is Recreation & Parks Month’ Resources

June is Recreation and Parks Month annually recognizes and celebrates the many ways recreation and parks enhance the quality of life for Albertans. This year's theme is Active Living in the Outdoors, which promotes the numerous and varied benefits of getting active in Alberta's beautiful natural...

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June ACE Communities e-newsletter

Want to know what's happening in our rural Alberta communities? Then check out ACE Communities latest newsletter for updates, resources, and other opportunities.

Click here to see the June ACE Communities newsletter.

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Special FREE Programming Webinar on June 8th

Can you believe that the sun is finally shining again! YEAH! In honour of the upcoming summer months, Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) and the Indigenous Sport Council (Alberta) have designed a special webinar with a focus on summer programming!

You are invited to join us for...

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2014 North American Indigenous Games Update

On Friday May 13, 2011 the City of Regina, Saskatchewan, has been selected to host the 2014 North American Indigenous Games.  Other cities competing for the bid included London, Ontario and Halifax, Nova Scotia.

2014 will be the first time the games have been hosted since the 2008 NAIG in...

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