Get to know Mount Royal University at Open House
(Calgary) – Mount Royal University’s premier event for prospective students, Open House, is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to…
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CISSA assists Indigenous students engaged in STEAM at University of Calgary
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Many have said that education is the new buffalo for Indigenous peoples. But, attending educational institutions…
Captivating textile art exhibit depicts devastating changes to traditional landmarks
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On October 12, 2023, Heather Shillinglaw, mixed-media artist of Appetogasan, Cree/Dene, Salteaux Chipewyan and Scottish/French heritage launched…
Alberta First Nations are reconnecting with traditional roles to better heal their communities
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The To Embrace and Reconnect our Traditional Roles Conference took place from October 11-13, 2023, at the…
Devon Councillor Mike Hanly draws from the past and looks to the future
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – During its third annual Treaty 6 Day celebration, the town of Devon reaffirmed its unwavering commitment…
Xavier Kataquapit: Kitchi-Meegwetch Wab Kinew
by Xavier Kataquapit (Under the Northern Sky) – I am feeling a little better about the state of democracy these days thanks to the election…
Bigstone Cree Nation Former Chief Gordon Auger leads with passion and courage
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Gordon Thomas Auger, Bigstone Cree Nation member is a strong leader, who speaks his mind and is…
NCTR condemns wave of residential school denialism
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The head of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) says residential school denialism promulgated…
A third book written by Northland students is now available on Amazon
(ANNews) – A third book written by Northland School Division students is now available on Amazon! The published book was made possible with funding from…
Wab Kinew makes history as Manitoba’s new premier
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Oct. 3, Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew became the first member of a First Nation…