DWF amplifies Indigenous voices and raises awareness of the impact of residential schools
by Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – If you were tuned into a Canadian radio station in the mid 80’s, chances are you’ve…
Education
Half of Albertans know little about residential schools: Poll
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – About half of Albertans say they know little about Canada’s residential schools system, while 20 per…
Athabasca University honours Metis Elder, Educator and Photo Journalist Terry Lusty
(ANNews) – Terry Lusty, a prominent Métis elder and advocate, always regretted that he was unable to complete graduate-level university courses and earn a PhD…
NSD and Telus World of Science team up to support success for students and staff
by Curtis Walty (June 2021) – Northland School Division formally celebrated a new partnership with TELUS World of Science – Edmonton on National Indigenous Peoples…
Clifford Cardinal appointed as Cultural Advisor to St. Paul School Division
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this month, St. Paul Education announced the appointment of Clifford Cardinal as Cultural Advisor for…
Lubicon Lake Chief recants support for K-6 Alberta curriculum
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The chief of Lubicon Lake Cree Nation is walking back his previous support for the Alberta…
Alberta Native News has openings for part time Indigenous Issues Reporters
(ANNews) – Alberta Native News is pleased to announce we are hiring part-time reporters beginning as early as June 7,2021. This is a 6-month contract…
Ninety-five percent of school divisions will not pilot Alberta’s draft curriculum this fall
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ninety-five percent – or fifty-eight of the sixty-one school divisions across Alberta — have announced that…
Indigenous learners continue their educational journey at BVC
By Charles Laird (ANNews) – The Indigenous Foundational Learning program at Bow Valley College gives Indigenous learners the opportunity to improve their academic skills and…
MRU launches Bachelor of Social Work degree as Albertans cope with pandemic challenges
(ANNews) – The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed cracks in our society as vulnerable populations face profound challenges involving health, grief, loss, finances, housing and child…