Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – May 2023
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May 2023
Wildfire emergency: Wildfires are threatening 9 First Nations in Alberta
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As of May 10, nine First Nations in Alberta have been impacted by the wildfires raging…
Red Dress Day: Caring, Sharing, and Community
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Thousands of people once again took to the streets of downtown Edmonton to mark Red…
Edmonton rally demands justice for Pacey Dumas
Edmontonians show support for the Indigenous young adult who was kicked in the head by a police officer, and demand justice system reforms. by Paula…
House unanimously backs motion calling MMIWG a national emergency
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) Parliament unanimously passed a resolution on May 2, 2023 declaring missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls…
National Indigenous leaders receive audience with His Majesty King Charles III
(London, UK) — National Chief RoseAnne Archibald of the Assembly of First Nations, President Natan Obed of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and President Cassidy Caron of…
May 5: Red Dress Day honours the memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women
By Matthew Levine (ANNews) – May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for the prevention of violence against Indigenous women and others, also known…
Speaking Out: Open Season on Indigenous People in Edmonton
By Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter **This article deals with topics that may be traumatic to readers. It deals with problematic events and systemic…
Remote education and workforces can help drive prosperity in remote communities
(CDI College) – Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, there has been a revolution in both the technologies and education that make work-from-home…
Hilda Lambert: Creating a new life through education
(ANNews) – Looking back over her professional and educational journey, there are so many defining moments for NLC Alumni Hilda Lambert. However, obtaining her Certificate…