Okîsikow Way Day celebrated in Edmonton with new street blades and crosswalk art
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – June 14, 2023 was declared Okîsikow (Angel) Way Day in Edmonton. Located in the Boyle…
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Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire gives Indigenous participants a taste of firefighting
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire took place from June 2-4, 2023, at the Edmonton Fire Rescue Services’ Poundmaker Firefighter…
Blue Jean Jacket Day launches in Edmonton
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A community of family members, survivors, allies, and advocates gathered in Edmonton on June 6…
Legislature sees 3 Indigenous MLAs elected for first time since 2008
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The results are in from the 2023 Alberta provincial election and there will be three Indigenous…
Edmonton Homeless Memorial Remembers 156 People
By Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In 2022, 156 people died in Edmonton as a direct or indirect result of not…
Alberta Election Outcome: UCP retains control but with a difference
By Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On May 29, 2023, Albertans voted to stay the course following the provincial election. However, the…
July 1st Run for Reconciliation Raises Awareness and Supports Residential School Survivors
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On July 1, the 3rd annual Run for Reconciliation will take place at the Lions Park in…
Sixties Scoop Survivor Adam North Peigan reclaims identity through powwow dancing
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Adam North Peigan, a member of the Piikani First Nation, began powwow dancing when he was in…
New book honours Indigenous war veterans
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Author Jean Miso has a new book out, which gathers and chronicles the stories of Indigenous…
Alberta election could result in first Indigenous MLA since 2015
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Legislature has been without Indigenous representation since 2015, but that appears likely to change…