Voices of Indigenous youth shared online in cross-Canada project
Winnipeg – January 26, 2018 – As the 70th anniversary year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights begins, voices of Indigenous youth across Canada have been…
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Alberta’s Future Leaders program is seeking mentors for summer 2018
by John Copley (ANNews) -The Alberta Sport Connection (ASC) is currently putting out a call for self-directed young adults or post-secondary students who enjoy working…
Public Art and Artists Announced for the Edmonton Valley Line LRT
Edmonton – The Edmonton Arts Council and City of Edmonton announced the 14 public artworks for the Valley Line Southeast LRT on January 22, 2018…
Are we on the road to reconciliation?
by Ennis Morris and ANNews staff writers (ANNews) – It might seem to be a disorganized mess but just because the road isn’t clear doesn’t…
Proposed Settlement of Sixties Scoop Class Action
TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2018 /CNW/ – The representatives of certain survivors of the Sixties Scoop have reached a proposed settlement agreement with the Federal Government…
Westmount Junior High School promotes a wonderful community of learning
by John Copley (ANNews) – Last month we offered our readers a look at Prince Charles Elementary School, Principal Judy Toews, music teachers Judy Gatto…
Speaking out against a racist voice in Canada’s Senate
by John Copley (ANNews) – Indigenous Canadians have had a very tough road to hoe during the past couple of centuries and just when it…
NWAC dismayed at the ongoing issues and turnover with the National Inquiry
(ANNews) – The Native Women’s Association of Canada says it was “shocked and outraged” to learn that after just three months on the job, Debbie…
Investment in First Nations Policing Welcome Move for First Nation Families and Safety
OTTAWA, Jan. 11, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says yesterday’s announcement on federal support for the First Nations…
Two Status of Women grants aimed at helping youth spot abuse and supporting survivors
(January 9, 2018) – Two Status of Women grants are helping educate central Alberta youth about abuse and are supporting survivors of family violence as…