Edmonton Homeless Memorial Remembers 156 People
By Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In 2022, 156 people died in Edmonton as a direct or indirect result of not…
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Alberta Election Outcome: UCP retains control but with a difference
By Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On May 29, 2023, Albertans voted to stay the course following the provincial election. However, the…
July 1st Run for Reconciliation Raises Awareness and Supports Residential School Survivors
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On July 1, the 3rd annual Run for Reconciliation will take place at the Lions Park in…
Tom Jackson, Elisapie, Ferron, Fawn Wood, and Drezus added to National Music Centre’s Speak Up! exhibition
(Calgary) – In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the National Music Centre (NMC) will open Studio Bell with free admission courtesy of Stantec on…
Sixties Scoop Survivor Adam North Peigan reclaims identity through powwow dancing
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Adam North Peigan, a member of the Piikani First Nation, began powwow dancing when he was in…
New book honours Indigenous war veterans
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Author Jean Miso has a new book out, which gathers and chronicles the stories of Indigenous…
Alberta election could result in first Indigenous MLA since 2015
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Legislature has been without Indigenous representation since 2015, but that appears likely to change…
Edmonton Folk Music Festival announces stellar lineup: Feist, Fleet Foxes, Old Crow Medicine and more
Edmonton, AB – The summer festival season in Edmonton is going to be outstanding this year. One of the gems of the city – The…
Feature artist for February 2023: Rick Noname
(ANNews) – The striking image on the cover of the February edition of Alberta Native News is by Cree artist Rick Noname. His use of…
Feature Artist for January 2023: Art of Mohan
(ANNews) – The whimsical image on the cover of the January 2023 edition of Alberta Native News is by Art of Mohan. For information contact…