Town of Devon creates database that features Treaty 6 Indigenous artists
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Mitch Wincentaylo is the Indigenous Engagement and Culture and Inclusion Coordinator for the Town of Devon….
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Acimowin Opaspiw Society announces memorial round dance in Saint Paul, Alberta
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Acimowin Opaspiw Society (AOS) is announcing the first of four Memorial Round Dances being held…
Siksika Nation collecting accounts of anti-Indigenous racism in health care
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – After receiving an “overwhelming number” of reports from band members who have experienced racism and discrimination…
Feature artist for February 2022: Don Ward Jr.
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The striking image on the cover of the February edition of Alberta Native News is by…
Indigenous Canadian TikTok Influencers spread good medicine through social media
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Canada’s Indigenous TikTok Creators are using their platform to educate mainstream Canadians on Indigenous culture and…
CBC and APTN enter into a new partnership
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – APTN and the CBC have entered into an agreement to enhance their sharing of content, the…
New Transition to Adulthood Program will help young adults and youth in government care in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A dangerous gap in services for young adults and youth in government care in Alberta will…
Pink Shirt Day focuses on an anti-bullying message
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Pink Shirt Day was hosted on the top radio segment on Hawk Radio with DJ, Michelle…
Lawyer Brooks Arcand-Paul selected for prestigious GG Canadian Leadership Conference
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Brooks Arcand-Paul, born and raised on Alexander First Nation is currently the in-house legal counsel for…
Partnership to preserve over 1,500 hours of sacred history announced in Canada
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On February 16, 2022 the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and the National Film…