AFN chief vows to fight suspension
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Roseanne Archibald says her recent suspension was retaliation for…
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Powwow dancer reclaims her heritage through traditional dance
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Nyla Carpentier is a first-generation powwow dancer who is reclaiming her heritage in powwow and passing…
Province announces funding for Indigenous police forces
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Government of Alberta has announced two funding initiatives intended to strengthen Indigenous police forces. The…
Michelle Houle opens up about her 30 year modelling career
By Chevi Rabbit. Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Over the years, you may have noticed a familiar face on your local Global Television,…
Okîsikow Way Day Proclaimed by the City of Edmonton
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The rain and wind did not stop dozens of people from attending Okîsikow Way Day…
Ottawa appoints special interlocutor for residential school gravesites
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The federal government has appointed Kahnawake lawyer Kimberley Murray as a special interlocutor to assist in…
Province creates advisory council on ending violence against Indigenous women
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta government has established a new advisory council to make recommendations on ending violence against…
Alberta Health Services launches Indigenous support line
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched an Indigenous support line for its north zone to answer…
Indigenous-themed playground opens in northeast Calgary
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A recently-opened playground at St. Kateri Tekakwitha School will give children in northeast Calgary the ability…
Luxury Indigenous beadwork prominently featured at Western Canada Fashion Week
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, beadwork is considered high value. Consequently, the patterns and color…