August 29 – An evening of film, music and conversation at Metro Cinema in Edmonton
By Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – On August 29, 2020 the Metro Cinema will be hosting an event called Hard Core Local: An Evening of Film…
Articles by Alberta Native News
Treaty 6 Recognition Day celebrated in Edmonton
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – This past weekend saw the annual Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day on August 23. This day commemorates the signing of…
New Indigenous youth housing teams to support Edmonton youth at risk
By Jasmine Salazar (ANNews) – In Edmonton, 5% of the total population identify as Indigenous, according to a Stats Canada 2016 Edmonton Census. However despite…
Employment Opportunity: Indigenous Initiatives Lead
Employment Opportunity: Indigenous Initiatives Lead (1.0 – FTE – Full Time) – Salary Range: $52,000 – $59,000 The Edmonton Heritage Council is currently recruiting for a…
Sixties Scoop Society joins call for racist writers to be fired by the province
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – On August 19, 2020 Adam North Peigan, President of the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta (SSISA), joined the call…
New film documents the success of Friendship Centres in Alberta
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – A new documentary short entitled “Rise up: Take a Stand” has recently been finished and is available free for online…
Where is the diversity on Alberta’s curriculum review panel?
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – On August 13, 2020 Alberta’s NDP critic for women and LGBTQ Issues Janis Irwin called for the inclusion of more…
Feature artist for July 2020: Linus Woods
(ANNews) – The haunting image on the cover of the July 2020 edition of Alberta Native News is entitled “Save the Planet” by Linus Woods,…
Federal government expands COVID support funding for Indigenous Peoples
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – On August 12, 2020 Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller, announced an additional $305 million to support Indigenous Peoples during…
Alberta announces COVID support funding for five First Nations colleges
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – Earlier this month, it was announced that the Alberta Government will supply each of Alberta’s five First Nations colleges with…