Second season of Indigenous Health Today Town Halls starts Jan. 25
(ANNews) – After almost two years of COVID-19, there is increasing pressure on governments and health organizations to address the need for a more culturally…
Education
Six First Nations partner with the U of A to train more Indigenous medical students
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Six Alberta First Nations have announced a partnership with the University of Alberta in an attempt…
Alberta will delay and revisit implementation of proposed curriculum
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Government has announced a delay in the full implementation of its proposed revision to…
Drew Hayden Taylor presents Indigenous Views of the Future with new title “Me Tomorrow”
Reviewed by Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Beginning with first glance at the cover of Me Tomorrow: Indigenous Views of the Future,…
Athabasca University researchers partner with Bigstone Cree Nation
(September 2021) – A partnership between Bigstone Cree Nation and Athabasca University (AU) researchers will help bridge the gap between Indigenous Ways of Knowing and the…
Feature artist for September 2021: Neepin Auger
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The playful image on the cover of the September edition of Alberta Native News is by…
Belcourt Brosseau Metis Awards celebrate 20 year anniversary
(ANNews) – The Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) marks its 20th anniversary this year, and with the program’s massive success, there are many reasons to…
Indigenous Writers Circle connects Indigenous writers with mentors
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The inaugural Audible Indigenous Writers Circle is underway, with 15 Indigenous participants from across the country…
Dan Levy’s fans raise $50 k for U of A Native Studies
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On August 9, Canadian Actor Dan Levy posted a video to Twitter thanking everyone who donated…
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…