Researcher Wins Mitacs Award for Ensuring Indigenous Youth Voices are Heard in Alberta
Inclusive framework is now being used by Alberta Mentoring Partnership and other organizations to build a culturally safe environment (Edmonton, AB) – At a time…
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Elders Gathering attracts over 5000 in Edmonton
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton, host city for the first National Elders Gathering (NGE) back in 2017, was again the…
NLC Graduate Priscilla Whitehead to prospective students: You are Worthy of what you are Doing
(NLC) – Priscilla Whitehead has spent most of her life caring for others. She worked as a health care aide for 17 years before deciding…
Metis Flag Raised In St Albert In Honour Of Métis Week, November 12-18, 2023
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On November 16, 2023, a flag raising ceremony was held at St. Albert Place, in St Albert,…
First Nation leaders criticize UCP government for lack of consultation on AHS restructuring
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Leaders from Indigenous communities across Alberta are criticizing the Alberta government’s recently announced health-care reforms for…
Edmonton, Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta recognize National Indigenous Veterans Day
(Edmonton) – The City of Edmonton and the Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta hosted a special commemorative event for National Indigenous Veterans Day at Edmonton’s…
Senate committee hears testimony from Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Nov. 7, the Canadian Senate’s Committee on Indigenous Peoples heard testimony from the Missionary Oblates…
Indigenous veterans honoured with two new memorials in Grande Prairie
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A National Indigenous Veterans Day memorial event was held on November 8, 2023, at the Veterans Memorial…
Startup program provides youth with support to create and buy their own businesses
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Ohpikiwin: Growing Indigenous Entrepreneurship event took place on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at the Alberta Avenue…
Yarrow Currie: Championing Indigenous families impacted by Gender-Based and Domestic Violence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a world where advocates and change-makers leave their indelible mark, one individual is standing out…