Inuvialuit Day Celebrations celebrate 40 years since the signing of the IFA
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Inuvialuit Final Agreement was signed on June 5, 1984 between the Government of Canada and…
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New report details Indigenous youth’s climate solutions
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Young Indigenous people are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis, but their voices are often excluded…
Beauty Queen spotlights the beauty of Indigenous culture and peoples
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous beauty shines everywhere on Turtle Island, and one example of a shining Indigenous beauty is…
Feature artist for April 2024: Linus Woods
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The fabulous image on the April cover of Alberta Native News is by acclaimed artist Linus…
ISU offers services to Indigenous students at UAlberta
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Indigenous Students’ Union (ISU) is a student group at the University of Alberta that advocates…
Convicted murderer Robert Pickton dies in prison but questions remain
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – One of Canada’s most notorious serial killers is gone. Permanently! On May 31st, the 74-year-old ‘pig…
Athabasca University will honour Architect Douglas Cardinal at 2024 convocation on June 19
(ANNews) – Distinguished Athabasca University (AU) alum and renowned architect Douglas Cardinal will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. This honorary degree recognizes exceptional…
Calgary Stampede announces 2024 Parade Marshal: Actor Owen Crow Shoe
(Calgary) – The Calgary Stampede has announced that actor Owen Crow Shoe will lead the 2024 Stampede Parade presented by Suncor. Crow Shoe is from…
Providing menstrual products to northern communities
By Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – When career Registered Social Worker, Nicole White read a news-article one day back in early 2017,…
Artist Linus Woods returns to Edmonton for Night Market at River Cree
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Acclaimed First Nations artist Linus Woods is returning to Treaty 6 territory this month for the…