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…
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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…
Chayla Delorme Maracle captivates audience at Edmonton City Hall on Sisters in Spirit Day
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Chayla Delorme Maracle, an extraordinary Cree woman, student, artist, and businesswoman, graced the stage in Edmonton…
Federal Court approves $23-billion settlement for First Nations child welfare discrimination
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Canada’s Federal Court has approved a $23-billion settlement agreement to compensate First Nations children and their families for a chronically…
Minister Tanya Fir’s Pledge to Alberta’s Vulnerable Youth: Uniting Against Gender-Based Violence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta is embarking on a transformative journey towards ending gender-based violence with a groundbreaking bilateral…
EPS officer Catlin Chiasson: An inspirational story of inclusivity and resilience
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Officer Catlin Chiasson was recently celebrated at a Naming Ceremony at Alexander…
Aboriginal Friendship Centre opens Elders’ Lodge in Calgary
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary’s (AFCC) Elders’ Lodge, which provides affordable, culturally appropriate housing for…
New therapeutic foster care program looking for caregivers for youth
(ANNews) – The Edmonton-based Family Centre is thrilled to announce their newest program, ohpikîhakan. ohpikîhakan was developed to meet the holistic needs (mental, physical, spiritual, and…
O’Chiese Nation opens resort and casino in Red Deer: A conversation with Adrian Strawberry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The flourishing city of Red Deer in Central Alberta is currently experiencing a remarkable period of…