Treaty 6 First Nations criticize report to replace RCMP with Alberta police force
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative (ANNews) – According to a report released last month, the Alberta Government could potentially replace the RCMP with a…
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Indigenous fashion designer Heather Bouchier shifts to online sales: Next sale is Nov. 26
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Indigenous fashion industry has been hit hard by the worldwide pandemic. Cree fashion designer Heather…
Edmonton Covid Response Collaborative speaks with interfaith and medical leaders
by Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On October 19, in an effort to continue promoting positive Covid vaccine awareness, the Edmonton Covid…
B.C. First Nations announce plans for Affordable Housing
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this month, the Government of BC announced that the construction of affordable rental housing units…
Red Deer International Powwow raised spirits and connected people
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Red Deer played host to the 1st Annual Red Deer International Powwow (RDIP) with an added…
Hopes for Indigenous Edmonton: A Chat with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
By Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Following the momentous night of October 18, 2021, Alberta Native News (ANNews) outlined what Indigenous people…
Sacred Fire was lit in Edmonton to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the Indigenous population of Turtle Island (Canada), September 30, 2021 was not your typical day…
Day scholars can apply for residential schools compensation starting December
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Survivors of residential day schools will be able to apply for compensation by December, lawyers who…
Cowessess First Nation successfully identifies 300 people from unmarked graves
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Trigger Warning) – The following article contains overt discussion of Residential Schools which may be triggering and/or distressing…
Residential School Survivor Monument Unveiled at Enoch Cree Nation
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Trigger Warning: The following article contains overt discussion of Residential Schools which may be triggering and/or distressing to…