A day in someone else’s work boots
(ANNews) – As a kid growing up on the Driftpile Cree Nation in Treaty 8 in northern Alberta, Deana Chalifoux wasn’t sure what she wanted…
Careers
Careers Internship program helps inspire students to explore job opportunities
(ANNews) – Aurora Big Plume has shared how a summer internship at Grey Eagle Casino has transformed her life and helped her support her family….
HR conference for Indigenous professionals coming to Enoch in October
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – A Saskatoon-based firm is bringing a human resources conference for Indigenous professionals to Treaty 6 territory in late October. Morris…
Oskayak Police Academy seeks to build positive relationships with Indigenous youth in Edmonton
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the past two weeks, about 20 Indigenous high school students have participated in the Oskayak…
Blue Quills University receives $2-million grant for Indigenous teacher training
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Treaty 6-based Indigenous university has received a $2-million grant from the Rideau Hall Foundation as…
Family Connections Inc. is hiring in Edmonton
Join the compassionate team at Family Connections Inc! We’re seeking to fill 2 full time, 4 part time and 5 casual Disability Services Community Support…
CISSA assists Indigenous students engaged in STEAM at University of Calgary
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Many have said that education is the new buffalo for Indigenous peoples. But, attending educational institutions…
Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire gives Indigenous participants a taste of firefighting
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire took place from June 2-4, 2023, at the Edmonton Fire Rescue Services’ Poundmaker Firefighter…
CAREERS: The Next Generation connects students with employers
(ANNews) – Like so many high school students, Caleb Alexander was unsure what he wanted to do with his life. He knew he liked working…
Women Building Futures: Helping Indigenous women transform their lives
by Women Building Futures (ANNews) – Women Building Futures is a registered non-profit based in Edmonton, Alberta. We offer programs and support services to help…