Calgary opens its first Indigenous Youth Centre
by John Wirth (ANNews) – “Children are our communities’ future” is a teaching often given by the elders and leaders of Turtle Island. It is…
Culture
Andrea Godin shares insight into how to mitigate natural disasters within Indigenous communities
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – “Whatever you learn in life, you share it,” says Andrea Godin. There is strength in unity, she adds, and when…
Ian Kappo and sustainable housing for First Nations students
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – The hummingbird is one of our pollinator relatives that continues to gift us nourishment. This tiny being carries the understanding…
EALT’s Gary Elaschuk Pruden shares his understanding of being a land steward
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – For the past 18 years, EALT—Edmonton & Area Land Trust’s mission has been to ‘protect land, conserve biodiversity, and connect…
Kyra Northwest discusses the importance of knowing our relations with the earth
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Growing up in Montana First Nation (Akamihk), one of the four First Nations that make up Maskwacis Cree Nations, Kyra…
Honouring Truth and Reconciliation at TELUS World of Science in Edmonton
(Edmonton) – September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, is a time to honour survivors, remember the children who never returned…
‘Forgotten Dreams’ author Brad Himour takes a new look at ancient rock art sites
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Red ochre is a natural clay carrying a red pigment that was historically used to create…
Karla Bergum shares cultural teachings through equine assisted learning
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “Horses will give you the self-awareness to recognize your feelings and emotions which will lead you…
Young Indigenous Women are empowered at Circle of Leadership summer programs
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – For the past two years, Dr. Trudy Cardinal, professor of Elementary Education in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education, has been…
Everyone Has a Dream: Indigenous Youth Gather in Celebration and Culture at 2025 Teepee Summit
by Kinnukana (ANNews) – Last week, the First Nations Health Consortium (FNHC) hosted its 4th Annual Youth Teepee Summit (Summit) from July 29 to 31,…