Andrea Sandmaier elected MNA president for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Andrea Sandmaier is the new Métis Nation of Alberta president, receiving 73 per cent of the…
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Chiefs from Treaties 6, 7 and 8 territories oppose controversial Metis nation self-governance bill
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) members await the results of their first election under the…
The renaissance of Traditional Hand Games at Powwows and cultural gatherings
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Traditional hand games are often part of Powwows and other gatherings held in Cree communities. This…
Arctic Journey Gallery celebrates one year anniversary at the TELUS World Of Science Centre
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Arctic Journey Gallery at the TELUS World of Science Centre (TELUS) in Edmonton, on Treaty 6…
Aysanabee: Telling Family Stories Through Songs
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Listening to family stories isn’t just a way to make great memories – it can…
Critical Indigenous voices address Carbon Capture Canada conference
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Carbon Capture Canada conference was held on Sept. 12 and 13 at the Edmonton Convention…
Day of Action Rally demands that landfills be searched for missing Indigenous women
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Around 150 people gathered at the Alberta Legislature on September 18 to demand that the…
Amazing role models inspire youth at Youth Teepee Summit 2023
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) -The Youth Teepee Summit 2023 took place at the Poundmaker’s Lodge powwow grounds in St. Albert, on Treaty…
On September 30th Do Your Part To Support National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5 of the Statutes of Canada received royal assent to add a…
Elections for the first Otipemisiwak Métis Government are underway
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Elections are underway from Sept. 13 to 19 for the inaugural Otipemisiwak Métis Government. The Otipemisiwak constitution, approved by an…