Calgary Public Library offers Powwow Trail 101
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the second year, Calgarians have the chance to learn everything they’ve wanted to know about…
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ISU offers services to Indigenous students at UAlberta
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Indigenous Students’ Union (ISU) is a student group at the University of Alberta that advocates…
Study looks at impact of herbicide on traditional plants in boreal forests
Athabasca University researchers partner with Bigstone Cree Nation to study impact of glyphosate on Labrador tea (AU) – For the past 15 years, Bigstone Cree…
New draft Alberta K-12 curriculum criticized for not being much of an improvement from 2021 version
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta Education has released its long-awaited draft social studies curriculum after the previous draft in 2021…
Blue Quills University receives $2-million grant for Indigenous teacher training
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Treaty 6-based Indigenous university has received a $2-million grant from the Rideau Hall Foundation as…
Phyllis Webstad tirelessly helps others learn about the atrocities of the Indian Residential Schools
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Phyllis Webstad, a Residential School Survivor, and the founder of Orange Shirt Day has inspired many people…
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation opens Chief Aranazhi School
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation held the grand opening for the new Chief Aranazhi School on Jan….
Get to know Mount Royal University at Open House
(Calgary) – Mount Royal University’s premier event for prospective students, Open House, is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to…
A third book written by Northland students is now available on Amazon
(ANNews) – A third book written by Northland School Division students is now available on Amazon! The published book was made possible with funding from…
Northland educator receives award from Métis Settlements General Council
(ANNews) – Northland School Division proudly congratulates Lorraine Ridsdale from Paddle Prairie School. She was honoured by the Métis Settlements General Council (MSGC) for her…