Teresa Strong empowers women to get out of gang life
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous women, over the last 500 years, have been subjugated to systemic abuse and colonization. In…
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Musician Pooky G wins award for Hip Hop Album of the Year
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – All across Turtle Island, there are many Indigenous artists creating beautiful music that reflects their experiences…
Honouring Residential School & Holocaust Survivors: A conversation with Carol Wylie & Terri Cardinal
(Edmonton) – The Edmonton Public Library and the Jewish Federation of Edmonton are proud to host Saskatchewan artist Carol Wylie and Saddle Lake Indigenous Educator…
TRC advocate says: Canada must reconcile with its genocidal history
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Crystal Gail Fraser is an assistant professor at the University of Alberta who teaches Canadian History….
Edmonton Model Roberta Alook shares her story and her insights
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Several Indigenous artisans, creatives and models are pushing the limits of their true potential and inspiring…
Reflections on the Pope’s apology – another perspective on healing
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On June 24, Pope Frances came to Maskwacis, to deliver an apology on indigenous soil at…
Nanilavut Project uncovers 12 unmarked graves of Inuit children who died of TB
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Nanilavut Project has uncovered the unmarked graves of 12 Inuit children in the Edmonton area…
Frog Lake, Kehewin chiefs call for more healing after Papal visit
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The chiefs of Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation say they’re grateful for the…
Pro-boxer Sheena Kaine discusses how boxing has saved her life
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sheena Kaine is a professional boxer who promotes hope and empowerment for vulnerable people. Her experiences…
Leaders of host Nations discuss the mixed emotions surrounding the Papal apology
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The following information and material here may trigger unpleasant feelings or thoughts relating to Residential Schools and the…