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…
Healing
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…
Pre-Papal visit panel hears from Indigneous leaders, survivors and Elders
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The following information and material here may trigger unpleasant feelings or thoughts relating to Residential Schools and the…
Leaders of Maskwacis look forward to welcoming Pope Francis to their lands
By Chevi Rabbit, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – The four Nations of Maskwacis – Ermineskin, Samson, Louis Bull and Montana Cree Nations – are looking forward…
16K sign up for Papal Mass in Edmonton, more tickets to be released on July 11
By Jeremy Appel, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – The next block of tickets to attend a July 26 open air Mass at Commonwealth Stadium during the…
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…
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…