B.C. First Nations announce plans for Affordable Housing
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this month, the Government of BC announced that the construction of affordable rental housing units…
October 2021
Red Deer International Powwow raised spirits and connected people
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Red Deer played host to the 1st Annual Red Deer International Powwow (RDIP) with an added…
Hopes for Indigenous Edmonton: A Chat with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
By Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Following the momentous night of October 18, 2021, Alberta Native News (ANNews) outlined what Indigenous people…
First Nations Health Consortium is hiring: Regional Service Coordinators in Wabasca
Now Hiring –Regional Service Coordinators – Wabasca Reporting to a Team Lead (Full Time Term to March 31, 2022) The First Nations Health Consortium Ltd….
Edmonton Oilers to host Indigenous Celebration Night: November 1 at Rogers Place
EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers have announced that the club will host Indigenous Celebration Night on Monday, Nov. 1 as the Pacific Division rival Seattle…
Sacred Fire was lit in Edmonton to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the Indigenous population of Turtle Island (Canada), September 30, 2021 was not your typical day…
Day scholars can apply for residential schools compensation starting December
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Survivors of residential day schools will be able to apply for compensation by December, lawyers who…
City of Spruce Grove is hiring: Manager, Social Planning
Manager, Social Planning Competition number: RC 2021 0066 Department: Community Social Development Section: Social Planning Close Date: November 16 at 10:00 PM (MT) Salary: $89,246…
Cowessess First Nation successfully identifies 300 people from unmarked graves
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Trigger Warning) – The following article contains overt discussion of Residential Schools which may be triggering and/or distressing…
Residential School Survivor Monument Unveiled at Enoch Cree Nation
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Trigger Warning: The following article contains overt discussion of Residential Schools which may be triggering and/or distressing to…