Bonnie Rhoades’ story: Empowering children, parents, and communities
(NLC) – Bonnie Rhoades’ educational journey at Northern Lakes College is a remarkable story of dedication and community empowerment. Beginning her studies in the Teacher…
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Growing Your Business, Your Way: AWE’s Programs and Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
(ANNews) – Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) offers growth programs and financing to support women entrepreneurs in clarifying their vision, developing skills, and growing their businesses…
MacEwan U values Indigenous lived experience in innovative cross appointment positions
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – It is no secret that within academia, the valuable voices of Indigenous scholars are drastically underrepresented. The Canadian Association of…
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 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…