Indigenous tattoo artist uses art as a way to heal
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Don Ward JR, is a successful Edmonton-based tattoo artist who comes from a family of artisans….
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Tsuut’ina police enter agreement to take over policing in town west of Calgary
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – An Indigenous police force has taken over policing for a non-Indigenous town in Alberta, which leaders…
ID requirements for supervised consumption go into effect Jan. 31
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Starting Jan. 31, people who use drugs will have to provide their health card number to…
There could be 93 unmarked graves at former residential school on Williams Lake First Nation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Williams Lake First Nation says it has found signs of what could be 93 unmarked graves…
Cree author Shayla Raine credits her community and family for her success
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Indigenous Reporter (ANNews) – Shayla Raine has created a powerful Cree poetry book called The Way Creator Sees You which…
Indigenous non-profit seeking ownership of TMX pipeline
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Nesika Services, an Indigenous not-for-profit organization that went public Monday, is seeking a stake in ownership…
First Nations Educators Conference: Feb 2 & 3 has an amazing list of guest speakers. Deadline extended.
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Registration is open for this year’s virtual First Nations Educators’ Conference, which is scheduled for Feb….
Ottawa agrees to hand over residential school documents to the NCTR
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNEws) – The federal government has entered into an agreement with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation…
Moose Hide Campaign Day postponed due to Omicron
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Moose Hide Campaign Day, which is intended to raise awareness for violence against Indigenous women and…
Second season of Indigenous Health Today Town Halls starts Jan. 25
(ANNews) – After almost two years of COVID-19, there is increasing pressure on governments and health organizations to address the need for a more culturally…