Bill S-2 and the Fight to Belong: When Identity Meets Bureaucracy
By John Wirth (ANNews) – Bill S-2, officially An Act to amend the Indian Act, is a reintroduction of bill C-38, which never became law…
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Honouring Indigenous Heroes: Maskwacis Gathers for National Aboriginal Veterans Day
By Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – On November 8, communities across Canada marked National Aboriginal Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honouring the First Nations, Métis,…
David Plamondon brings positive benefits to community with Indigenous culture and games
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – David Plamondon, founder of Pe Metawe Games, where pe metawe in nehiyawewin, Cree, means ‘come and play’ asked himself “how…
The reciprocal relationships between people and places with Jillian Ames
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – In the plant world, Indigenous teachings of building reciprocal relationships with plants and humans, start with visiting our relatives. The…
Powwow Times International Gathering elevates Indigenous Dance to a global stage
by Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – At the Red Deer Resort and Casino, the beat of the drum met the energy of modern performance in a…
Paula Johnson‑Jefferson launches new Indigenous hair-care line
By Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – Eight and a half years ago, Paula Johnson-Jefferson walked away from environments where she felt unseen and undervalued. She didn’t…
Chef Holly Holt is cooking and feeding the community
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Chef Holly Holt is a proud Okanagan Syilx woman (snpink’tn Indian Band) and an award winning Chef in Treaty 6 Territory,…
Alberta cuts funding mid-year to program for Indigenous mothers who have faced domestic violence
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The provincial government has cut funding for an Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta (ACSA) program that provides support for Indigenous…
Creating in the unknown with communication specialist Shani Gwin
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Shani Gwin is the founder of pipikwan pêhtâkwan, a communications, public relations and engagement agency that is focused on uplifting…
Tŝilhqot’in Nation secures agreement to reclaim jurisdiction over child and family services
by John Wirth (ANNews) – Williams Lake, British Columbia – The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has secured a historic, fully funded agreement to reclaim jurisdiction over child…