Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations sign protocol agreement with Alberta
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations – which represents sixteen First Nations within the…
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EPS aims to tackle systemic racism with Nîsohkamâkewin Council and is seeking new members
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Edmonton Police Service is accepting recruits for its new Nîsohkamâkewin Council, which its civilian director…
Acclaimed director Michelle Latimer’s Indigenous identity is questioned
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter (ANNews) – Acclaimed filmmaker Michelle Latimer, a prominent figure in Indigenous filmmaking, has come under fire this month…
Ethan Bear signs two year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ethan Bear, from the Ochapowace Nation in Saskatchewan, has signed a two-year contract extension with the…
Colouring it Forward Colouring books & calendars share culture and help relieve stress
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – With the cold weather upon us and the holidays right around the corner, it is the…
Okâwîmâwaskiy (Mother Earth’s) willow tree: Its role in ceremony, healing, and rebirth
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Below ground level, the nîpisîy mistik (willow tree) unites all roots systems as it holds hands…
TRC Commissioners: On 5th anniversary, not enough progress has been made
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners say the federal government hasn’t done enough to implement their report’s recommendations,…
Phresh Health: Métis father-son duo’s sustainable disinfectant approved for use in U.S., Canada
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Métis father-son duo in Edmonton have created an environmentally-sustainable disinfectant that has been approved for…
Indigenous healthcare workers honoured in FNHMA virtual celebration and a new series is set to start January 14, 2021
(ANNews) – Featuring an exciting group of renowned guests including the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, the Prime Minister, and others, Marion Crowe…
Vaccines are on the way – but for now COVID numbers are rising out of control
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Vaccines are on the way across Canada but it is not the time to relax COVID…