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…
Education, Training
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,…
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…
Work on Ojibwe translation of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ begins in early-2024
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – An Ojibwe version of Star Wars: A New Hope could be coming soon to a theatre…
NLC Graduate Priscilla Whitehead to prospective students: You are Worthy of what you are Doing
(NLC) – Priscilla Whitehead has spent most of her life caring for others. She worked as a health care aide for 17 years before deciding…
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…
AU student Twylla Soosay is using virtual reality to teach Traditional Knowledge
(ANNews) – You might not expect someone to do a sewing project for their master’s thesis in a computing program… but this isn’t your average…
Athabasca U Master of Nursing grad shines light on gaps in Indigenous health care
(ANNews) – 2023 Athabasca University (AU) Master of Nursing grad, Michelle Monkman, has made it a lifelong goal to improve the health of people in…