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…
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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…
Ben Calf Robe Pow Wow returns to celebrate dancing, drumming and First Nations culture
by Paula E. Kirman (ANNews) – The 39th Annual Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow Wow took place on May 13th at Clarke Stadium. This was…
Alberta wildfires continue impact on Indigenous communities
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Almost a third of the 23 wildfires of note categorized by the Alberta government impact First…
Wildfire emergency: Wildfires are threatening 9 First Nations in Alberta
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As of May 10, nine First Nations in Alberta have been impacted by the wildfires raging…
Red Dress Day: Caring, Sharing, and Community
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Thousands of people once again took to the streets of downtown Edmonton to mark Red…