Indigenous ceremonial ground in Edmonton nears completion
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton will soon be home to Canada’s first urban Indigenous ceremonial grounds, with construction underway on…
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Musician Pooky G wins award for Hip Hop Album of the Year
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – All across Turtle Island, there are many Indigenous artists creating beautiful music that reflects their experiences…
Xavier Kataquapit: Orange Shirt Day 2022
by Xavier Kataquapit (www.underthenorthernsky.com) – This September 30 marked the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a nationally recognized federal holiday in Canada…
Giving Back To The Streets 5: Indigenous food, music and kindness for everyone
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On September 25, 2022 a beautiful event took place at Amiskwacîwâskahikan, the Turtle Island city colonially…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Northeast Edmonton
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A number of events were held on September 30th to mark the National Day for…
Local artist donates hand crafted Metis cultural items to kids in care
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A few weeks ago, local Indigenous designer Jamie Stewart dropped by the Metis Child and Family…
Examining truth and reconciliation in education
By Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Since Pope Francis’ historic visit to Canada, and his touring of former residential school sites, many…
TRC advocate says: Canada must reconcile with its genocidal history
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Crystal Gail Fraser is an assistant professor at the University of Alberta who teaches Canadian History….
First Nation leaders express mixed emotions after Queen’s death
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous leaders are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth while acknowledging the role the British Crown…
From Indigenous Orphan to Successful Entrepreneur, VJ Curry shares his story.
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Now and then, a story comes across the table that proves that anyone from any horrible…