Okîsikow Way Day Proclaimed by the City of Edmonton
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The rain and wind did not stop dozens of people from attending Okîsikow Way Day…
Advocacy
Province creates advisory council on ending violence against Indigenous women
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta government has established a new advisory council to make recommendations on ending violence against…
April Eve Wiberg: Protect your community from targeted sexual exploitation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – It takes a strong person to use their life experiences and education to pursue justice for…
May 27: New COELS documentary shares powerful healing journeys
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNEws) – Circle of Eagles – Soaring for 50 Years is an hour-long documentary celebrating the 50-year anniversary…
On Red Dress Day, Maskwacis RCMP committed to implementing policies from TRC
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – May 5 is Red Dress Day, the National Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls,…
Limited screening of new documentary commemorates Indigenous halfway home’s legacy
by Shelley Mantei (ANNews) – Circle of Eagles Lodge Society began over 50 years ago. They have created a 50-minute documentary to commemorate their half…
Marchers fill Edmonton’s downtown streets on Red Dress Day
By Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Around 1,000 people marched through Edmonton’s downtown area to mark Red Dress Day on May…
Moose Hide Campaign Day returns May 12
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – After a delay from February due to the omicron surge, Moose Hide Campaign Day is back…
Smudge the Blades becomes a national hockey sensation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Harlan Kingfisher created Smudge the Blades as a way to highlight the sport he enjoyed as…
Marilyn Buffalo calls on Canada’s churches to donate empty churches to Indigenous led organizations
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Pope Francis is expected to visit Canada this summer. No, formal announcement has been made as…