Mistikonapew’s Murals tell the story of Maskwacîs from the past into the future
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Inside the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre, two large-scale murals tell a story that reaches far…
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National chief slams federal clean water bill at AFN assembly
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak slammed the federal government’s proposed legislation…
Study reveals: Nearly Two-Thirds of Indigenous Women Face Mistreatment During Childbirth
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Almost two-thirds of Indigenous women have experienced some form of mistreatment and three-quarters have been disrespected…
The Prevention is the Cure: HIV Edmonton on U=U, Education, and Ending Stigma in the Community
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For more than four decades, HIV Edmonton has been at the forefront of HIV prevention, education, and…
Five Years of Healing: Indigenous Psychological Services Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – What started as one woman’s personal healing journey has grown into a nationally connected network of…
Cheekbone Beauty: Shaping a New Era of Indigenous-Led Beauty and Business
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Cheekbone Beauty has emerged as one of Canada’s most recognized Indigenous-owned cosmetics brands, reshaping how the…
Iskew Health: Where wellness is rooted in movement, connection and cultural reclamation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Michelle Nieviadomi, founder of Iskew Health, wellness is rooted in something deeper than fitness –…
Royal Alexandra Hospital honours Red Dress Day with Walk of Honour
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dionne L’Hirondelle, an Indigenous Wellness Coordinator at Royal Alexandra Hospital, led a Walk of Honour around…
Liquid Gold: A Métis Entrepreneur’s Legacy from Pemmican to Tallow
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jessica is a determined Métis entrepreneur and owner of Jessica’s Liquid Gold Tallow, a company that…
Dr. Alika Lafontaine: Healthcare System is Under Strain as Canada Faces Growing Gaps in Care
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dr. Alika Lafontaine says Canada’s healthcare system is entering a period where long-standing structures are no…