Speaking Out: Removing Racist’s Names from our Public Centres is a good start
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last week, the remains of 215 First Nation children were found buried in a mass grave…
Arts, Culture
Treaty 8 Nations Speaking out: What is the UCP’s Philosophy on Reconciliation
by the Sovereign Nations of Treaty 8 June 3, 2021 (TREATY 8 TERRITORY) – As the original Cree and Dene Peoples, we affirm our connection to our…
Feature artist for May 2021: Linus Woods
(ANNews) – The beautiful image featured on the cover of the May 2021 edition of Alberta Native News is entitled “Sing that Same Song as…
Feds must collaborate with Indigenous leaders and IRS survivors to investigate & protect burial sites
by the NCTR and the IRSHDC (June 2, 2021) – The discovery of an unmarked mass burial site at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School…
Alberta Native News has openings for part time Indigenous Issues Reporters
(ANNews) – Alberta Native News is pleased to announce we are hiring part-time reporters beginning as early as June 7,2021. This is a 6-month contract…
Ethan Bear stands up against barrage of racist messages: “I’m proud of where I come from”
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this week the Edmonton Oilers completed their run in the 2021 NHL playoffs with a…
Indigenous learners continue their educational journey at BVC
By Charles Laird (ANNews) – The Indigenous Foundational Learning program at Bow Valley College gives Indigenous learners the opportunity to improve their academic skills and…
MRU launches Bachelor of Social Work degree as Albertans cope with pandemic challenges
(ANNews) – The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed cracks in our society as vulnerable populations face profound challenges involving health, grief, loss, finances, housing and child…
Red Skirt MMIWG project seeking participants for May 5 March in Edmonton
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Advocating for a worthy cause does not always come fast or easy, especially in the case of Missing and Murdered…
Feature artist for April 2021: Rick Noname
(ANNews) – The striking image on the cover of the April 2021 edition of Alberta Native News is by Rick Noname, a traditional artist who…