Treaty 8 FN grand chief appointed to federal advisory council
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The federal government has appointed Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi to sit on the Indigenous…
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‘Forgotten Dreams’ author Brad Himour takes a new look at ancient rock art sites
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Red ochre is a natural clay carrying a red pigment that was historically used to create…
Northland’s online summer school sees record province-wide participation
By Curtis Walty (NSD) – Northland School Division’s Summer School Program, offered through Northland Online School, concluded on August 1st with more than 200 students…
Karla Bergum shares cultural teachings through equine assisted learning
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “Horses will give you the self-awareness to recognize your feelings and emotions which will lead you…
AU Grad rediscovers Indigenous roots, becomes first in her family to earn a degree
Athabasca University (AU) is committed to making education more accessible, no matter where you live, work, or learn from. With a mission to remove barriers…
Rally held in Edmonton to support search for Samuel Bird
Rally encourages support of grassroots search efforts by Paula E. Kirman (ANNews) – Around 200 people attended a rally at the Alberta Legislature on September…
Feature artist for June 2025: LInus Woods
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the June 2025 Alberta Native News is titled ‘Kiowa’s Horse’ by acclaimed First Nations artist Linus…
The $5 payment that still defines Treaty promises that must be upheld
by Kinnukana (ANNews) – Every year, Treaty First Nations members across Canada are reminded of the promises made generations ago between Treaty First Nations and…
Young Indigenous Women are empowered at Circle of Leadership summer programs
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – For the past two years, Dr. Trudy Cardinal, professor of Elementary Education in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education, has been…
Everyone Has a Dream: Indigenous Youth Gather in Celebration and Culture at 2025 Teepee Summit
by Kinnukana (ANNews) – Last week, the First Nations Health Consortium (FNHC) hosted its 4th Annual Youth Teepee Summit (Summit) from July 29 to 31,…