University of the Arts appoints first Indigenous board chair
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta University of the Arts (AUA) has appointed the first Indigenous chair of its Board…
Arts, Culture
Blue Quills University receives $2-million grant for Indigenous teacher training
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Treaty 6-based Indigenous university has received a $2-million grant from the Rideau Hall Foundation as…
Inuvialuk athlete Michael Iatridis’ determination and skills led him to American University Hockey
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Michael Iatridis is an Inuvialuk, born and raised in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. His Inuk name is Appakaq….
Brandon Cardinal: An up-and-coming northern queer entrepreneur blazing trails in the beauty industry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – At 28 years old, Brandon Cardinal, from the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, is making waves as…
The art of relationships
(Fort McKay) – Last summer, a mural depicting the deep connection to the land held by the Indigenous peoples of northern Alberta was unveiled at…
Sheena Kaine: Rising from pain to power
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sheena Kaine embodies the struggles of women in our province, especially Indigenous women. Despite battling substance…
Feature artist for February 2024: Gene Boshkaykin
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The cover of the February edition of Alberta Native News is a vibrant portrait of a…
Feature artist for Jan. 2024: Art of Mohan
(ANNews) – The striking image on the cover of the January 2024 edition of Alberta Native News is by Art of Mohan. For information contact…
NLC student Roxanne Calahasin: Helping children and their families grow
(NLC) – Roxanne Calahasin always wanted to be a teacher and once she had her own children, she truly understood the importance of providing exceptional…
Musée Héritage Museum exhibition explores the history and evolution of Indigenous Languages
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Musée Héritage Museum in St. Albert, Alberta is hosting an exhibition called First Languages until Saturday, February 24th,…