New acute care hospital officially opens in Grande Prairie
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – After an opening prayer from the honourable Metis Elder Angie Crerar, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney thanked…
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Kyle Beauregard shares his journey to becoming a sober gay barber: I had to grow up fast
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kyle Beauregard (he/him) was born in Edmonton. He is a gay Metis Indigenous barber and a…
Town of Devon creates database that features Treaty 6 Indigenous artists
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Mitch Wincentaylo is the Indigenous Engagement and Culture and Inclusion Coordinator for the Town of Devon….
Acimowin Opaspiw Society announces memorial round dance in Saint Paul, Alberta
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Acimowin Opaspiw Society (AOS) is announcing the first of four Memorial Round Dances being held…
Siksika Nation collecting accounts of anti-Indigenous racism in health care
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – After receiving an “overwhelming number” of reports from band members who have experienced racism and discrimination…
Building a more inclusive and efficient entrepreneurial ecosystem for Alberta Women
(ANNews) – Work is underway to build a more inclusive and efficient entrepreneurial ecosystem for women in Alberta. Recognizing the opportunity to leverage the combined…
Feature artist for February 2022: Don Ward Jr.
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The striking image on the cover of the February edition of Alberta Native News is by…
Indigenous Canadian TikTok Influencers spread good medicine through social media
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Canada’s Indigenous TikTok Creators are using their platform to educate mainstream Canadians on Indigenous culture and…
Jesse Auger: A flexible career in welding started at Northern Lakes College
(ANNews) – Jesse Auger, alumni of the Northern Lakes College Welder Apprenticeship program, has a practical approach towards his welding career. Hard work, dedication, and…
CBC and APTN enter into a new partnership
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – APTN and the CBC have entered into an agreement to enhance their sharing of content, the…