North American Indigenous Games will return to Alberta in 2027
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) – the largest continental sporting and cultural event for Indigenous…
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Cree and Dene languages help keep Indigenous culture, history and identity alive in Bonnyville
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Bonnyville Friendship Centre (Centre) is offering a Healing Through Language Conference on Friday, March 28, 2025…
Treaty 6 students play hooky for hockey at Oil Kings game in Edmonton
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Community members from three Treaty 6 First Nations were able to travel down to Rogers Place…
Survivors of forced and coerced sterilization gather to start the journey of greater understanding
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The first annual national gathering of survivors of forced and coerced sterilization, Weaving Threads of Healing: Embracing…
Historic gathering brings together survivors of forced and coerced sterilization
(Unceded traditional territory of Algonquin Anishinaabe Peoples, Gatineau, QC.) – The Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice is kicking off their first annual conference on March…
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…
Flying Canoë Volant Festival takes flight in Edmonton: Jan. 29 – Feb. 1
(Edmonton) – Come celebrate First Nation, Metis, and voyageur culture in Edmonton this winter. Thanks to the continuing support of their presenting sponsor ATB and…
Edmonton hosts first annual missing and murdered Indigenous relatives conference
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The City of Edmonton’s inaugural missing and murdered Indigenous relatives (MMIR) conference concluded on Jan. 10…
I see you, I hear you, I honour you: Iskwew Health & Healing Her Homefire
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – sâkihitin… I love you in nehiyawewin translates to the bond, insight, and understanding that we have…
Brendan Moore and Shawna Jean elected new National Chief and Vice-Chief of CAP
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ottawa was a beehive of activity recently as delegates from across Canada converged on the city’s…