First Nations Educator’s Conference returns with hybrid format: Feb. 1 & 2
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The First Nations’ Educator’s Conference is back for 2023, with in-person attendance an option for the…
Gatherings
Feature artist for October 2022: Alex Janvier
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The stunning art on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is “Han” by world…
Giving Back To The Streets 5: Indigenous food, music and kindness for everyone
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On September 25, 2022 a beautiful event took place at Amiskwacîwâskahikan, the Turtle Island city colonially…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Northeast Edmonton
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A number of events were held on September 30th to mark the National Day for…
The story of Tee Pee Treats Indigenous Cuisine: a journey of perseverance and love
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – We all experience journeys and stories while we are on Mother Earth. Originally from Whitefish Lake…
Maskwacis is divided on the Pope’s Apology.
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a passionate speech on July 25 in Maskwacis, Pope Francis apologized for the heinous abuse…
Leaders of host Nations discuss the mixed emotions surrounding the Papal apology
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The following information and material here may trigger unpleasant feelings or thoughts relating to Residential Schools and the…
Treaty 8 First Nations speak out about the Papal Visit
by Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, Grand Chief Arthur Noskey The following information and material may trigger unpleasant feelings or thoughts relating to Residential…
Indigenous Experience brings Truth and Reconciliation to K-Days
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Attendees of this year’s K-Days have the opportunity to learn more about the region’s Indigenous cultures,…
Pope Francis Visits Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Arriving to the sounds of drumming, Pope Francis made his first appearance in Edmonton at…