IAAW plants seeds of empowerment for financial healing
by Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – When a new group of Indigenous women gather to enjoy tea and bannock during an IAAW financial literacy session, they…
Culture
Coastal First Nations: Emergency Operations Centres Brace Against COVID-19 Threat
(April 29, 2020) – As coastal First Nations emergency teams race to put in place self-isolation measures, the ‘Namgis Nation is the first Indigenous community…
Coping with Coronavirus mental health impacts using Indigenous based therapies
by Brandi Morin (ANNews) – A Calgary based Cree/Metis Registered Provisional Psychologist says it’s essential for Indigenous People to decolonize the way they process anxiety…
Feature artist for April 2020: Christi Belcourt
(ANNews) – The stunning image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is by gifted artist and earth activist Christi Belcourt. It is…
Prime Minister announces support for Indigenous businesses
(April 18, 2020) – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced up to $306.8 million in funding to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses, and…
Tantoo Cardinal reflects on COVID19 from isolation in LA home
by Brandi Morin (ANNews) – The worldwide shutdown from the Coronavirus pandemic didn’t come as a surprise to Tantoo Cardinal. The acclaimed actress is isolating…
Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary and its partners launch Indigenous COVID-19 Task Force
(Calgary, AB April 15, 2020) – The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) and its community partners and stakeholders are coordinating efforts to support Calgary’s…
Xavier Kataquapit: A time to give thanks
by Xavier Kataquapit (www.underthenorthernsky.com) – A few months ago if anyone told me I would have to be staying at home, stopping all travel, dealing…
Feature artist for March 2020: Lana Whiskeyjack
(ANNews) – The strong, serene image on the cover of the March 2020 Alberta Native News is entitled “Nôhawasiw” (she breastfeeds) by Art Actionist Lana…
Alberta Native News Is Hiring Indigenous Issues Reporters
(ANNews) – Alberta Native News is pleased to announce we are hiring 2 part-time reporters beginning as early as April 2020. This is a 12-month…