Speaking out: Papal visit elicits shock and sorrow in Maskwacis
By Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The following information and material here may trigger unpleasant feelings or thoughts relating to Residential Schools and the…
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Treaty 6 Confederacy of First Nations renews a relationship agreement with Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta’s government has renewed and expanded an agreement with the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations…
Apology and visit from Pope Francis is long overdue
by Ryan Clarke, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Lethbridge Herald) – Pope Francis is in Canada for a week-long trip working towards reconciliation and healing between…
Indigenous, Two-Spirit creators find community on TikTok
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous and Two-Spirit TiKTok creators say the app helps them cultivate a sense of community stretching…
Important information for people traveling to Maskwacis or Lac Ste. Anne for Papal Events
(ANNews) – Walking Together: Pope Francis Canada 2022 has issued this important transport information for people planning to travel to Maskwacis or Lac Ste. Anne…
July 24 – 29: Temporary road closures announced for the papal visit
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Pope Francis will be visiting Edmonton, Maskwacis and Lac Ste Anne this week and for security…
National advisory committee formed to assist in locating unmarked graves
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The federal government and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) announced the formation of a…
Free digital communications program launched for Indigenous learners
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new program offering Indigenous people a free six-month crash course in digital marketing has launched…
Chief Desmond Bull urges leaders to prepare for Climate Change
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Chief Desmond Bull is passionate about ensuring that the next generation can inherit a future containing…
Feature artist for June 2022: Nancy Desjarlais
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the June Alberta Native News is by Edmonton-based Cree-Metis…