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…
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New podcast series explores ethics of research and respecting cultural values
(AU) -A new podcast explores why cultural values are so important to Indigenous Peoples involved in research. kikapekiskwewin is a Cree word meaning “to have…
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…
Calgary Public Library offers Powwow Trail 101
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the second year, Calgarians have the chance to learn everything they’ve wanted to know about…
ISU offers services to Indigenous students at UAlberta
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Indigenous Students’ Union (ISU) is a student group at the University of Alberta that advocates…
Athabasca University will honour Architect Douglas Cardinal at 2024 convocation on June 19
(ANNews) – Distinguished Athabasca University (AU) alum and renowned architect Douglas Cardinal will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. This honorary degree recognizes exceptional…
Study looks at impact of herbicide on traditional plants in boreal forests
Athabasca University researchers partner with Bigstone Cree Nation to study impact of glyphosate on Labrador tea (AU) – For the past 15 years, Bigstone Cree…
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…
NLC student Roxanne Calahasin: Helping children and their families grow
(NLC) – Roxanne Calahasin always wanted to be a teacher and once she had her own children, she truly understood the importance of providing exceptional…
Musée Héritage Museum exhibition explores the history and evolution of Indigenous Languages
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Musée Héritage Museum in St. Albert, Alberta is hosting an exhibition called First Languages until Saturday, February 24th,…