Okîsikow Way Day Proclaimed by the City of Edmonton
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The rain and wind did not stop dozens of people from attending Okîsikow Way Day…
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Province creates advisory council on ending violence against Indigenous women
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta government has established a new advisory council to make recommendations on ending violence against…
April Eve Wiberg: Protect your community from targeted sexual exploitation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – It takes a strong person to use their life experiences and education to pursue justice for…
On Red Dress Day, Maskwacis RCMP committed to implementing policies from TRC
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – May 5 is Red Dress Day, the National Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls,…
Marchers fill Edmonton’s downtown streets on Red Dress Day
By Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Around 1,000 people marched through Edmonton’s downtown area to mark Red Dress Day on May…
Moose Hide Campaign Day returns May 12
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – After a delay from February due to the omicron surge, Moose Hide Campaign Day is back…
Edmonton City Council hears MMIW call to action
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In late March 2022, the city of Edmonton heard calls to action from Indigenous people and…
The family of Angel Cardinal is searching for answers about her death
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The family of Angel Cardinal is calling for justice and searching for answers about her tragic…
Rachelle Venne talks about the new MMIW Report and the role of everyday Albertans
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Rachelle Venne is a proud Metis woman and the CEO Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal…
Suzanne Life-Yeomans: All Albertans should learn more about missing & murdered Indigenous women
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Suzanne Life-Yeomans is a member of the Liidlii Kue First Nation but was raised in Cowichan…