Indigenous Legacy Project honours Indigenous soldiers buried in the Netherlands
by Glenn Miller (ANNews) – Last year a group of Canadian, Indigenous and Dutch individuals created the Indigenous Legacy Project to research and identify the…
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Treaty 8 chiefs back lawsuit against Alberta, federal governments over child welfare
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Treaty 8 First Nations chiefs are supporting a lawsuit launched by current and former Indigenous foster…
Feature artist for September 2023: Charles Hudson
(ANNews) – The vivid “Every Child Matters” image on the cover of the September 2023 edition is a multi media painting by contemporary artist Charles…
From adversity to success: Kimberly Yellowknee’s journey into entrepreneurship
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the world of entrepreneurship, there are stories that inspire us, stories of individuals who have…
Billi-j Heavyshields: A Guiding Light of Hope in Indigenous Healing and Wellness
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Billi-j Heavyshields, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Ikkinaa’pssi Soul Healing, stands as a…
Metis National Council supports Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s alert on false identity
(MNC) – The Métis National Council (MNC) expresses its strong support for the efforts of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) to draw attention to the fraudulent…
Another leak reported from Imperial Oil’s Kearl mine
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam is reiterating his call for federal intervention against the…
Powwow dancer Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane inducted into the Canadian Dance Hall of Fame
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a landmark moment for Indigenous culture, Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane, an Anishinaabe dancer, scholar, and author from…
Feature artist for August 2023: Neepin Auger
(ANNews) – The gorgeous and whimsical cover on the August 2023 edition of Alberta Native News is by Neepin Auger. The buffalo image was one…
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…