Blue Jean Jacket Day launches in Edmonton
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A community of family members, survivors, allies, and advocates gathered in Edmonton on June 6…
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New book honours Indigenous war veterans
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Author Jean Miso has a new book out, which gathers and chronicles the stories of Indigenous…
Red Dress Day: Caring, Sharing, and Community
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Thousands of people once again took to the streets of downtown Edmonton to mark Red…
Edmonton rally demands justice for Pacey Dumas
Edmontonians show support for the Indigenous young adult who was kicked in the head by a police officer, and demand justice system reforms. by Paula…
2SLGBTQQIA led housing initiatives are needed across Canada
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Teddy Syrette, a two-spirit artist and advocate says a significant housing crisis exists for two-spirit people…
Boxer Taylor Bull shares his healing journey
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Taylor Bull, whose Cree name is (Neyewats Musto), is an ex-boxer on a mission to give…
Indigenous journalist Creeson Agecoutay offers advice on transitioning to urban life
By Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – The rising rental costs, inflation, and overall cost of living can be hard for Indigenous people. Transitioning from a rural…
‘The Healing Language of Alex Janvier’ – on exhibit at Gallery@501 until November 20
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Healing Language of Alex Janvier by world-renowned Denesuline artist, Alex Janvier, from Cold Lake First…
Tanya Ward-Schur shares insights into finding balance
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Tanya Ward-Schur describes herself as a helper in the Red Deer community. She was educated at…
Rights tribunal won’t endorse Final Settlement Agreement for child welfare discrimination
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Oct. 25, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) announced it can’t support the Final Settlement…