SPARK 2025 Conference will ignite career paths for Indigenous youth
By Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – SPARK 2025 is igniting career paths for Indigenous youth ages 16 to 30 for yet another…
Education, Training
Kaber’s Story: Balancing Duty, Family, and Education
(NLC) – Kaber Koski’s career as a first responder is evidence of his dedication to service, community, and lifelong learning. As Deputy Chief of the…
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…
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…
Delany Enterprises helps Indigenous women remember who they are
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Embedded within Mother Earth is a beautiful composition made up of broken-down organic matter, dense minerals,…
Cando and Kendal Netmaker’s online Indigenous coaching program deadline is Dec. 16
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The deadline to register for the next Indigenous Coaching cohort, specifically for Indigenous youth aged 17-35,…
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….
Alberta Blue Cross scholarships are available: Apply today!
By Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Within academia Indigenous voices remain shockingly underrepresented. “Our scholarships for Indigenous students work to address the…