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…
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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…
Vancouver’s Housing Freeze Draws Fire from Indigenous rights advocates.
By John Wirth (ANNews) – In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), Indigenous people make up a disproportionate share of the unhoused population – a direct result…
Colonialism 101: How to Destabilize a Nation
By Jake Cardinal WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAYS? On June 11, 2025 the Saddle Lake Cree Nation announced their newly elected council for its next…
Investigation: Are the Oil Sands killing First Nations? (Part 2)
By Jake Cardinal This is Part 2 of an investigative series on the Impact of Oil Sands on First Nations People by Jake Cardinal. Part…