Calgary opens its first Indigenous Youth Centre
by John Wirth (ANNews) – “Children are our communities’ future” is a teaching often given by the elders and leaders of Turtle Island. It is…
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Andrea Godin shares insight into how to mitigate natural disasters within Indigenous communities
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – “Whatever you learn in life, you share it,” says Andrea Godin. There is strength in unity, she adds, and when…
EALT’s Gary Elaschuk Pruden shares his understanding of being a land steward
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – For the past 18 years, EALT—Edmonton & Area Land Trust’s mission has been to ‘protect land, conserve biodiversity, and connect…
Kyra Northwest discusses the importance of knowing our relations with the earth
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Growing up in Montana First Nation (Akamihk), one of the four First Nations that make up Maskwacis Cree Nations, Kyra…
Honouring Truth and Reconciliation at TELUS World of Science in Edmonton
(Edmonton) – September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, is a time to honour survivors, remember the children who never returned…
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…
‘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…