Musician Melody McArthur offers some notes to aspiring Indigenous artists
by Deena Goodrunning (ANNews) – Melody McArthur is an Indigenous indie musical artist who lives in Edmonton. Her music which spans a variety of genres…
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Williams Lake First Nation uncovers 66 possible unmarked graves
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) in British Columbia says the second phase of its geophysical investigation at the site of…
Saddle Lake Cree Nation confirms existence of unreported mass grave
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – A new report from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation-based Acimowin Opaspiw Society non-profit says it’s found evidence of “undocumented mass…
Language Collective releases new resources for Stoney language preservation
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – U.S.-based non-profit the Language Collective (TLC), which exists to enhance Indigenous cultural education across Turtle Island through language preservation, has…
New film documents the inspiring story of Kyle Young Pine
(ANNews) – “What started as a film about skateboarding and feather dancing unearthed a journey of recovery and growth.” These words introduce a new TELUS…
Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – January 2023
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Report on Serenity’s death raises flaws with child welfare system
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The death of a four-year-old Cree girl in Maskwacis was the result of her being taken…
First Nations Educator’s Conference returns with hybrid format: Feb. 1 & 2
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The First Nations’ Educator’s Conference is back for 2023, with in-person attendance an option for the…
Feature artist for December 2022: Jackie Traverse
(ANNews) – The beautiful painting on the cover of Alberta Native News December edition – titled ‘Mama’s Little Stars’ – by Jacqueline “Jackie” Traverse. She…
Steven Thomas wins Peace Hills Trust art contest
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This year’s winner of the Peace Hills art competition – Steven Thomas – was formally acknowledged…