# indigenous art (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover indigenous art. Page: Feed: --- ## [Mysterious note left behind after hit-and-run, police searching for suspect](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/crime/mystery-hit-and-run-suspect-alberta-police/wcm/48ecfe6b-7414-4bb5-b488-287dcaeee457) _2026-08-21 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ RCMP said that the collision did "significant damage" to the victim's vehicle and while a note was left, no contact information was provided. ## ['Step in a good direction': Northern Albertan artists combatting vandalism one mural at a time](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/murals-graffiti-northern-alberta-local-art-vandalism/wcm/2a4bdcd7-2423-44bd-bf59-cf9f5cd076f9) _2026-08-20 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The RMWB is investing $120,000 in a graffiti abatement 'mural fest,' engaging youth across the region in 'meaningful community work' ## [Northern Alberta woman charged in alleged $800,000 Heritage Society fraud case](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/crime/800000k-fraud-northern-alberta-rcmp-investigation-charged-laid/wcm/b5da255d-2343-42ba-931a-de4907e202a9) _2026-08-19 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The Fort McMurray Heritage village has since closed its doors to the public after a unanimous vote from the RMWB council to temporarily take control of the Heritage Society's assets ## [Keyano College reports nearly $800k in student awards, announces new $50,000 endowment for female students](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/local-news/keyano-supports-indigenous-femeale-students-awards/wcm/989ee01c-cb81-4f48-9b96-0ed8a3b3d920) _2026-08-18 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The endowment will be in effect for the 2026-2027 academic year and will provide two awards annually, one specifically for a female First Nations or Métis student ## ['We want nothing to do with separatism': Thomas Lukaszuk drives anti-separatist Unity Bus across Alberta](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/national/thomas-lukaszuk-forever-canadian-fort-mcmurray/wcm/bb75beb9-4d8c-474f-8d6d-d342c9a4c0d1) _2026-08-17 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The Forever Canadian movement is grassroots, volunteer-led, opposing petition backed by former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk, who said that most Albertans want to remain Canadians and that the push from the UCP and separatists has caused "amazing division" within the province ## [Break free of the color recession!](http://www.hearth-myth.com/2026/08/break-free-of-color-recession.html) _2026-08-17 · Lynne Cantwell · hearth/myth_ Milkos | Deposit Photos Why is this woman sad? I'd guess it's because she's wearing neutral-toned clothing in a neutral-toned room. But maybe that's just me. Alert hearth/myth readers know I've complained about the neutralization of our interiors many times over the years. (I won't bore you with links. Trust me when I say there are a lot of them.) I've blamed it on HGTV, but it's not just me --… ## [Suspect charged in violent break and enter in downtown Fort McMurray](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/violent-break-and-enter-fort-mcmurray-crime/wcm/a43f781a-1f44-4d0d-a2fc-77722a998135) _2026-08-14 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ Police say the suspect, who fled on foot, left a trail and was found injured in a nearby neighbourhood ## [Warrant issued for Fort McMurray man allegedly involved in aggravated assault](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/crime/fort-mcmurray-assault-calagary-edmonton-suspect/wcm/3d6df513-3252-4da0-8931-3b711bdc4cdf) _2026-08-14 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ Police say the suspect's whereabouts are currently unknown, but he frequents the Fort McMurray, Edmonton and Calgary areas ## ["I'm gonna get in big trouble": Bizarre video shows driver filming reckless stunt on Highway 63](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/im-gonna-get-in-big-trouble-bizarre-video-shows-driver-filming-reckless-stunt-on-highway-63/wcm/195e8bf4-e551-493c-803b-edf1a5a006a8) _2026-08-12 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ Wood Buffalo RCMP Traffic Services are investigating the dangerous driving that was captured on video ## [Suspect charged following stabbing incident that landed one person in hospital](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/crime/downtown-stabbing-victim-hospitalized-fort-mcmurray/wcm/9baa661d-3c21-48cc-9656-43341f2c06fe) _2026-08-12 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The victim is facing non-life-threatening injuries at this time, police say ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GcavKRJNqAG3) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Why I haven't been collecting Navajo rugs.](http://www.hearth-myth.com/2026/08/why-i-havent-been-collecting-navajo-rugs.html) _2026-08-10 · Lynne Cantwell · hearth/myth_ I don't mean to turn this into a fiber arts blog, but here we are. I'll try to find something else to talk about next week. This is the 36th year that the Museum of New Mexico Foundation has run a Navajo rug auction as a fundraiser. It's always in the courtyard between the Palace of the Governors and the New Mexico History Museum (except for during COVID, when they did it virtually). This year's… ## [Voyageurs women scrimmage with Ambrose in pre-season warmup](https://portagecollege.ca/news/voyageurs-women-scrimmage-with-ambrose-in-pre-season-warmup/) _2026-08-09 · Rob McKinley · Portage College_ The Portage College Voyageurs women’s soccer team played a scrimmage game on August 5 against the Ambrose University Lions. The two teams played at the Bold Centre sports fields in Lac La Biche. The scrimmage was a chance for both squads to gel with new teammates prior to the official start of the 2026/27 Alberta Colleges Athletic \[...\] Read More... from Voyageurs women scrimmage with Ambrose in… ## [Molas: wearable Indigenous art.](http://www.hearth-myth.com/2026/08/molas-wearable-indigenous-art.html) _2026-08-03 · Lynne Cantwell · hearth/myth_ I've been fascinated with molas since I first heard about them in a Spanish class in college. So when I heard an exhibit of molas had opened at El Museo Cultural here in Santa Fe, I had to go. What's a mola ? It's an intricately hand-sewn blouse panel created by the Guna (formerly known as the Kuna) Indians in Panama: Lynne Cantwell 2026 The person creating the top makes two more-or-less identical… ## [Strength, Perseverance, and Purpose: A Practical Nurse Graduate’s Story](https://portagecollege.ca/news/strength-perseverance-and-purpose-a-practical-nurse-graduates-story/) _2026-07-30 · Portage College · Portage College_ Family. She did it for her own family. She did it with the support of her family, and she joins a family of thirty eight Portage College graduates who share similar stories of determination, support and success. Cassidy Handel is now a Practical Nurse. The recent graduate from the Portage College program is a proud \[...\] Read More... from Strength, Perseverance, and Purpose: A Practical Nurse… ## [Roman shade success; Medicare-for-All politics; and a portal opens, maybe.](http://www.hearth-myth.com/2026/07/roman-shade-success-medicare-for-all.html) _2026-07-27 · Lynne Cantwell · hearth/myth_ The Roman shade project is done, huzzah! I installed the shade for the bedroom window yesterday morning. Lynne Cantwell 2026 As a reminder, this was the old, ugly shade. I think the new one is a vast improvement. Lynne Cantwell 2026 Now that I've done two of these, I'm putting this in the "projects to never do again" category\*. The mechanics were straightforward enough, but hanging this shade by… ## [Murals, Exhibitions, and Galleries: Portage College Arts Programs Wrap Up a Year of Creativity](https://portagecollege.ca/news/murals-exhibitions-and-galleries-portage-college-arts-programs-wrap-up-a-year-of-creativity/) _2026-07-13 · Kristen Richard · Portage College_ From project practicums, murals, exhibitions, and gallery showings, the Arts programs at Portage College have drawn a lot of attention this year. \[...\] Read More... from Murals, Exhibitions, and Galleries: Portage College Arts Programs Wrap Up a Year of Creativity The post Murals, Exhibitions, and Galleries: Portage College Arts Programs Wrap Up a Year of Creativity appeared first on Portage… ## [The ruins near Kimba and the Kodak C875](https://rustyruinjournal.net/posts/the-ruins-near-kimba-and-the-kodak-c875) _2026-07-13 · The Rusty Ruin Journal_ Somehow, after convincing myself I’d only take my best lenses on holiday and also keep my camera bag lightweight, I ended up tossing in the 2007-made Kodak Easyshare C875. It’s... ## [Last minute details ~ testing a Panasonic lens and packing bags](https://rustyruinjournal.net/posts/last-minute-details-testing-a-panasonic-lens-and-packing-bags) _2026-07-09 · The Rusty Ruin Journal_ The annual road-trip is imminent and my day has been spent madly tying up loose ends at work, checking spare SD cards, and packing last minute camera items. As usual,... ## [Bags, cameras, and last-minute deals - packing camera gear for travel](https://rustyruinjournal.net/posts/bags-cameras-and-last-minute-deals-packing-camera-gear-for-travel) _2026-07-07 · The Rusty Ruin Journal_ There’s nothing like a lengthy road-trip to focus the mind of a photographer on gear and bags ~ squeezing the right gear into the right bags, specifically. The dilemma of... ## [Portage College and Aspen View schools bring Trades to students](https://portagecollege.ca/news/portage-college-and-aspen-view-schools-bring-trades-to-students/) _2026-07-06 · Rob McKinley · Portage College_ Athabasca-based Aspen View Public Schools has partnered with Portage College to offer more students a practical learning pathway to Trades and Technology-focused careers. The new, dual-credit opportunity introduces high school students to a variety of Trades options offered at Portage College. The partnership is possible through discussions between the school division and Portage College senior… ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3d0Ud0kDjxPU) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Historic Milestone: Portage College Approved to Offer First Bachelor’s Degree](https://portagecollege.ca/news/historic-milestone-portage-college-approved-to-offer-first-bachelors-degree/) _2026-07-03 · Portage College · Portage College_ Portage College is proud to announce a historic milestone in its evolution as a post-secondary institution with the launch of its first-ever bachelor’s degree program, the Bachelor of Education. The approval marks the first time in the College’s history that it has been authorized to grant a bachelor’s degree, representing a significant step forward in \[...\] Read More... from Historic Milestone:… ## [Indigenous learning continues to grow at Portage College](https://portagecollege.ca/news/indigenous-learning-continues-to-grow-at-portage-college/) _2026-06-26 · Rob McKinley · Portage College_ June is Indigenous History Month. Fifty years ago, Portage College was operating as Alberta Vocational College, and the course offerings for the 1976-1977 school year included the first appearance of a class that would evolve to become one of the best Indigenous Arts programs in Western Canada. Introduced in that 1976-77 academic year, the Cultural \[...\] Read More... from Indigenous learning… ## [Renowned Instructor Teaches at Portage College, Meet Ruby!](https://portagecollege.ca/news/renowned-instructor-teaches-at-portage-college-meet-ruby/) _2026-06-24 · Kristen Richard · Portage College_ Portage College may be small, but there is hidden talent in every corner that has a decorative background and an abundance of experience and connections that positively affect students. Ruby Sweetman is the coordinator of the Indigenous Arts Program at Portage College. Once a student and now a coordinator, Ruby had originally taken the program back in \[...\] Read More... from Renowned Instructor… ## [Family connection and Father’s Day gift at Portage College convocation](https://portagecollege.ca/news/family-connection-and-fathers-day-gift-at-portage-college-convocation/) _2026-06-22 · Rob McKinley · Portage College_ Father’s Day was on June 21, but Portage College Business Program Coordinator Allan Robertson got a gift earlier in the month as he watched one of his daughters cross the stage at Portage College’s Convocation ceremony on June 4. Merridy Robertson is one of this year’s Early Learning and Child Care Certificate (ELCC) graduates. She \[...\] Read More... from Family connection and Father’s Day gift at… ## [Portage College joins Community Futures for “Lemonade University”](https://portagecollege.ca/news/portage-college-joins-community-futures-for-lemonade-university/) _2026-06-12 · Rob McKinley · Portage College_ If you’re in and around Cold Lake on June 13, Sawyer’s Fresh Lemonade Stand in Willow Crescent, near Kinosoo Beach in Cold Lake North will be serving up lemonade, berry lemonade, chips, chocolate bars and freezies for National Lemonade Day. Across northeast Alberta, throughout the Portage College service area, there are more than 80 lemonade stands \[...\] Read More... from Portage College joins… ## [Portage College opens programs to regional students](https://portagecollege.ca/news/portage-college-opens-programs-to-regional-students/) _2026-05-31 · Rob McKinley · Portage College_ More than 400 Grade 8 and 9 students from across the Portage College service area in northeast Alberta took over the College’s Lac La Biche campus on Thursday, May 28 for a student education fair. The students from Northern Lights Public Schools attended information sessions on all of the available programming at Portage, took part \[...\] Read More... from Portage College opens programs to regional… ## [That time of year again ~ thoughts on camera bags and packing gear](https://rustyruinjournal.net/posts/that-time-of-year-again-thoughts-on-camera-bags-and-packing-gear) _2026-05-22 · The Rusty Ruin Journal_ In consideration of an upcoming lengthy winter road-trip, I’m thinking about camera bags again. This subject comes up every year, mostly because it feels like none of my current bags... ## [Three colour and three monochrome ~ editing photos of an old plane](https://rustyruinjournal.net/posts/three-colour-and-three-monochrome-editing-photos-of-an-old-plane) _2026-05-17 · The Rusty Ruin Journal_ Sometimes, it’s instructive to go back to old colour photos and convert them to monochrome. I think that some types of images benefit greatly from the tonal power and simplicity... ## [A creepy edit ~ monochrome with a red filter, the Camp Snap Pro, and a Sony NEX 6](https://rustyruinjournal.net/posts/a-creepy-edit-monochrome-with-a-red-filter-the-camp-snap-pro-and-a-sony-nex-6) _2026-05-13 · The Rusty Ruin Journal_ Coloured filters have a long history in black and white film photography. The best black and white photos render the delicate play of light and shadow - stripping back a... ## [Dark and creepy forest photos in black and white](https://rustyruinjournal.net/posts/dark-and-creepy-forest-photos-in-black-and-white) _2026-05-11 · The Rusty Ruin Journal_ The clouds were thick and grey and the forest very quiet. The grey gloom of the evening prompted an experiment with the Camp Snap Pro and a thick red filter.... ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PQtHeLOArFu9) _2026-05-11 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Two lonely tree photos with the Camp Snap Pro](https://rustyruinjournal.net/posts/two-lonely-tree-photos-with-the-camp-snap-pro) _2026-05-09 · The Rusty Ruin Journal_ I had a gift voucher burning a hole in my pocket when I saw the Camp Snap Pro behind glass in the shop. I walked away to mull it over.... ## [Catching blue twilight ~ a walk with the Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom](https://rustyruinjournal.net/posts/catching-blue-twilight-a-walk-with-the-olympus-c-8080-wide-zoom) _2026-04-26 · The Rusty Ruin Journal_ It feels like a long time since I’ve had the opportunity to go on a photo-walk. I can’t blame it on the weather, as we’ve had an abundance of pleasant... ## [Photos that don’t make the cut ~ selling Zen at the Mindil Beach sunset market](https://rustyruinjournal.net/posts/photos-that-dont-make-the-cut-selling-zen-at-the-mindil-beach-sunset-market) _2026-04-12 · The Rusty Ruin Journal_ Part of my photographic practice is curating photos and choosing the ones that speak to me. My goal is to make photos that align strongly with the photographic vision I... ## [Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory ~ indigenous art at Ubirr](https://rustyruinjournal.net/posts/kakadu-national-park-northern-territory-indigenous-art-at-ubirr) _2026-04-11 · The Rusty Ruin Journal_ My tardiness in editing photos from a Darwin-bound road-trip that happened in 2023 pales next to the age of the indigenous art on the ancient rocks at the Ubirr historical...