Xavier Kataquapit: Hope, Justice and Healing
by Xavier Kataquapit (Under the Northern Sky) – Finally Indigenous people all across Canada can feel some hope that Canadians and our governments are taking…
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City of Edmonton and EPS to observe Truth & Reconciliation Day
(Edmonton) – On September 15, The City of Edmonton and Edmonton Police Service (EPS) announced that they will observe the Government of Canada’s National Day…
City of Calgary will observe September 30 National holiday for Truth and Reconciliation
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In June 2021, the Federal Government of Canada announced September 30 as the National Day for…
‘Blinding Light Walk’ raises awareness of the need to make Canada a healthy place for everyone
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANN) – Last month, members of the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation and their Chief began a walk to…
DWF amplifies Indigenous voices and raises awareness of the impact of residential schools
by Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – If you were tuned into a Canadian radio station in the mid 80’s, chances are you’ve…
Covid restrictions are lifted and the Powwow Trail begins to resume “in person” at CLFN Treaty Days
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the wake of the COVID health restrictions being completely lifted in Alberta, many events have…
2021 Canada Day events include solidarity marches and “Every Child Matters” rallies
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Canada Day 2021 will forever be an historic day in Canada as the brutal and genocidal…
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with Indigenous Tourism Alberta members
Treaty 6, Métis Region 4, Edmonton, Alberta (June 17, 2021) – In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2021, Indigenous Tourism Alberta…
Treaty Six Contemporary Art Festival invites applications from Indigenous artists for Sept. event
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Treaty Six Contemporary, in association with the Edmonton Arts Council, has announced The Treaty Six…
Red Dress Rally raises awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – May 5 was Red Dress Day – A day in Canada to raise awareness for the…