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…
Advocacy
Yarrow Currie: Championing Indigenous families impacted by Gender-Based and Domestic Violence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a world where advocates and change-makers leave their indelible mark, one individual is standing out…
New therapeutic foster care program looking for caregivers for youth
(ANNews) – The Edmonton-based Family Centre is thrilled to announce their newest program, ohpikîhakan. ohpikîhakan was developed to meet the holistic needs (mental, physical, spiritual, and…
Orange Shirt Day and Threads of Change: Indigenous Teachings, Insight, and Voices in the Classroom
By Lesley Machon, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – I am writing today from my seat on Treaty 7 territory: the traditional lands of the…
Pilot Project brings new inclusive sport opportunities for Alberta First Nations youth
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On August 25, 2023, the First Nations Health Consortium (Consortium), in partnership with NHL Street, HEROs Hockey,…
Powwow dancer James Jones on the renaissance of traditional Cree kinship roles
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – James Jones, renowned as Notorious Cree, has left an indelible mark on the powwow circuit, showcasing…
Chief Tony Alexis inspires the crowd at the Samson Cree Nation Powwow
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In Indigenous communities, the rhythmic pulse of the powwow resonates as an inviting heartbeat, welcoming all…
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…
Chief Greg Desjarlais inspires the crowd at Samson Cree Nation Powwow
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As the 2023 Pow Wow season is coming to an end, it ushers in a profound…
Papal Visit – One Year in Review
By Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – It has been just over one year since His Holiness embarked on a penitential pilgrimage to…