Feature artist for May 2025: Raven Mohan
The joyful art on the cover of the May 2025 edition of Alberta Native News is entitled “Baby Bear” by Timothy Raven Mohan courtesy of…
Articles by Alberta Native News
ALCLA’s conservation work with native plants and reciprocal relationships
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Traditional Indigenous plant medicines are plants that grow locally, also known as native plants. They grow in specific regions without…
Sitting quietly and listening patiently with Kat Gagnon
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The one thing that Kat Gagnon, founder of Dream Catchers Circle has come to understand is…
U of A, U of C, and FNHC partner in landmark health research agreement
By Kinnukana (ANNews) – In a powerful gathering grounded in ceremony and cultural protocol, a landmark Memorandum of Relational Understanding (MORU) was signed at Bison…
July 21st is Indigenous Day at KDays in Edmonton
July 20, 2025 (Edmonton, Alberta)— KDays rolls into day four on Monday, July 21, with Indigenous Day. This full-day celebration of Indigenous culture, creativity and community…
2025 Alberta Indigenous Games Are Set to Inspire Thousands: August 7-16
by Kinnukana (ANNews) – This August, the 2025 Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) returns to Edmonton once again for what promises to be the most powerful,…
Karen MacKenzie shares her understandings of ‘Wise Practices’
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Since hearing her mother’s advice, “be a good mixer,” Karen MacKenzie, Co-Founder and President of MacKintosh…
Wîhkwêntôwin Unveils Mural Celebrating Indigenous Roots and Community Unity
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The Wîhkwêntôwin Community League unveiled a mural painted by a local Indigenous artist on July 12, reflecting the inclusivity behind…
Encouragement and grace are fundamental teachings at UAlberta’s ATEP program
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – In a room of 25 people, it only takes one person to be moved by something heartfelt and transformative. Behind…
Amnesty joins Bill C-5 criticism
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Human rights organization Amnesty International has joined First Nations leaders across Canada in expressing concern about…