Alexis Nakota Chief Tony Alexis reflects on Papal visit
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The chief of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation says the Pope’s apology for the Catholic Church’s…
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Nanilavut Project uncovers 12 unmarked graves of Inuit children who died of TB
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Nanilavut Project has uncovered the unmarked graves of 12 Inuit children in the Edmonton area…
Frog Lake, Kehewin chiefs call for more healing after Papal visit
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The chiefs of Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation say they’re grateful for the…
Northern Alberta nations prepare to launch independent child and family services agency next year
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Three northern Alberta First Nations will likely be the first Indigenous bands to take over their…
Province signs MOU with Siksika Nation to establish independent police force
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalist Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The provincial government is putting its support behind the establishment of an independent Siksika Nation police…
Indigenous Experience brings Truth and Reconciliation to K-Days
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Attendees of this year’s K-Days have the opportunity to learn more about the region’s Indigenous cultures,…
Pre-Papal visit panel hears from Indigneous leaders, survivors and Elders
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The following information and material here may trigger unpleasant feelings or thoughts relating to Residential Schools and the…
Indigenous, Two-Spirit creators find community on TikTok
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous and Two-Spirit TiKTok creators say the app helps them cultivate a sense of community stretching…
National advisory committee formed to assist in locating unmarked graves
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The federal government and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) announced the formation of a…
Free digital communications program launched for Indigenous learners
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new program offering Indigenous people a free six-month crash course in digital marketing has launched…