Xavier Kataquapit: Happy New Year 2022
by Xavier Kataquapit (www.underthenorthernsky.com) – We are getting ready to wish each other a happy new year 2022. We have been through and are still…
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A new approach to addiction: decriminalizing small possessions of illicit drugs in Canada
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this month, the city of Toronto voted to seek permission from the federal government to…
Blackfoot Hockey Association to change name in a move toward reconciliation
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Blackfoot Hockey Association (BHA), a minor hockey league in Calgary, has announced that it will…
Six First Nations partner with the U of A to train more Indigenous medical students
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Six Alberta First Nations have announced a partnership with the University of Alberta in an attempt…
Alberta will delay and revisit implementation of proposed curriculum
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Government has announced a delay in the full implementation of its proposed revision to…
Pan Canadian Voice for Women’s Housing develop six calls to actions
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This year’s National Housing Day – held on November 22 – was more important than ever…
Kainai, Siksika object to coal company’s depiction of consultation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Kainai and Siksika Nations have filed letters with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, arguing…
High-profile Indigenous community court worker offers insight and suggestions
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the past two decades, Maskwacis resident Luci Johnson has been helping Indigenous people navigate through…
Glenbow Museum introduces first director of Indigenous engagement and reconciliation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Calgary’s Glenbow Museum’s first director of Indigenous engagement and reconciliation says the position is important for…
Jason Carter’s Winter Solstice art lights up downtown Edmonton
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton-based Cree artist Jason Carter has a new Winter Solstice sculpture display at Churchill Square as…