Elders Gathering attracts over 5000 in Edmonton
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton, host city for the first National Elders Gathering (NGE) back in 2017, was again the…
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Indigenous veterans honoured with two new memorials in Grande Prairie
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A National Indigenous Veterans Day memorial event was held on November 8, 2023, at the Veterans Memorial…
Alberta First Nations are reconnecting with traditional roles to better heal their communities
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The To Embrace and Reconnect our Traditional Roles Conference took place from October 11-13, 2023, at the…
Two thrilling new APTN lumi originals to premiere at imagineNATIVE on Oct. 20
(TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG) — APTN is excited to announce the premiere of two highly anticipated APTN lumi Originals, Tales from the Rez and D dot H, set to…
Devon Councillor Mike Hanly draws from the past and looks to the future
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – During its third annual Treaty 6 Day celebration, the town of Devon reaffirmed its unwavering commitment…
Symposium asks Investigators Of Unmarked Graves At Residential Schools To Work Together Across Canada
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Acimowin Opaspiw Society (AOS) Investigation Methodologies National Symposium took place on September 26-28, 2023, at the…
Access to church records critical to investigating children’s burial locations at Residential Schools
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Acimowin Opaspiw Society (AOS) Investigation Methodologies National Symposium took place on September 26-28, 2023, at the…
Edmonton observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to learn, reflect and connect
(Edmonton) – The City of Edmonton is inviting Edmontonians to learn, reflect and connect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day that…
The renaissance of Traditional Hand Games at Powwows and cultural gatherings
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Traditional hand games are often part of Powwows and other gatherings held in Cree communities. This…
Critical Indigenous voices address Carbon Capture Canada conference
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Carbon Capture Canada conference was held on Sept. 12 and 13 at the Edmonton Convention…