Two Metis judges appointed to Alberta provincial court
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Two Metis Nation members were among five judges appointed to Alberta’s provincial court on Feb. 10. Lionel R.R. Chartrand received…
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New book about the Metis Nation puts a spotlight on reconciliation
(ANNews) – A new book released by the Métis Nation of Alberta chronicles the challenges and achievements of the Métis since their rights were recognized…
Infamous Native Clothing featured in permanent display at Red Deer MAG
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Infamous Native Clothing is now on permanent display at Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG)….
Strangers on a Train: ‘Omisimawiw’ is running at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns until Feb 12
(Edmonton) – Omisimawiw is a new indie theatre show written and produced by Edmonton-based artist Shyanne Duquette, running until February 12th at the Backstage Theatre…
Alberta lawyers uphold mandatory Indigenous cultural competency training
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – By a wide margin, the Law Society of Alberta has upheld a rule allowing it to impose mandatory professional development…
World Champion Cree Fancy Dancer Patrick Mitsuing to Perform at Super Bowl LVII
(Treaty 6 Territory) – Patrick Mitsuing, a member of the Cree Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nations, will shine a spotlight on Indigenous culture through a series…
Star Blanket Cree Nation finds 2,000 anomalies at former residential school
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Star Blanket Cree Nation in Saskatchewan has found 2,000 anomalies through ground penetrating radar at the site of the former…
Indigenous journalist Creeson Agecoutay offers advice on transitioning to urban life
By Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – The rising rental costs, inflation, and overall cost of living can be hard for Indigenous people. Transitioning from a rural…
Upper Deck releases set of 8 Indigenous player hockey cards
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Leading trading card manufacturer Upper Deck has released a “First Peoples Rookie Card Set,” featuring eight Indigenous hockey players who…
Controversial Calgary lecturer shut down at University of Lethbridge
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Hundreds of University of Lethbridge students protested a scheduled talk from a former Mount Royal University (MRU) professor who has…