DWF amplifies Indigenous voices and raises awareness of the impact of residential schools
by Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – If you were tuned into a Canadian radio station in the mid 80’s, chances are you’ve…
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Calgary Stampede’s first Indian Princess passes away
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Gloria Jean Littlelight, 73, has moved on to Big Sky Country. On June 14, 2021, the…
Feature artist for July 2021: Linda Wright
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – There’s a northern gem in the heart of the city. She’s Linda Wright, of Gwich’in heritage,…
Filmmaker Damian Abrahams receives the ESIO Gil Cardinal Legacy Award
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The 2021 award recipient of the Gil Cardinal Legacy Award has been announced. The winner is…
Covid restrictions are lifted and the Powwow Trail begins to resume “in person” at CLFN Treaty Days
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the wake of the COVID health restrictions being completely lifted in Alberta, many events have…
Smithsonian Museum repatriates sacred objects to Siksika Nation
Siksika Nation, Alberta – (July 2021) – Siksika Nation leaders met with representatives last week from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to…
Indigenous crafters elevate the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The talented group of artists known as ‘I am Collective’ is gaining popularity in Edmonton and across Alberta. Located in…
Last Post Fund honours departed veterans by installing military headstones
By Glenn Miller (ANNews) – Research done over the winter months by volunteer members of the Last Post Fund on unmarked Veterans graves has led…
Arlene Twin: The Indigenous Community Relations team at Women Building Futures
by Women Building Future (ANNews) – Women Building Futures is committed to helping Indigenous women achieve their goals. We offer free career coaching, math upgrading,…
Alberta trustees remove the name ‘Grandin’ from schools in Edmonton, Calgary and St. Albert
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The recent discoveries of multiple unmarked graves at former residential school sites in Canada has many…