Elder Betty Letendre and ECSD teach traditional knowledge to Indigenous youth
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – June, also known as National Indigenous History Month, is upon us and despite everything happening around the globe it is…
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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with Indspire Awards Gala on June 21
(ANNews) – National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to celebrate the outstanding contributions of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples in all aspects of…
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation launches #ProtectOurElders Campaign to reinforce COVID-19 safety measures
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – Many well-known Indigenous personalities, public figures, artists, actors, and athletes are coming together to protect our Elders during the COVID-19…
Activist Christi Belcourt urges: Counteract the chaos by standing up for what’s right
by Brandi Morin (AJNews) – Renowned Metis/Cree artist Christi Belcourt, originally from Alberta now living in Anishinaabe territory in Northern Ontario, is the April feature…
IAAW plants seeds of empowerment for financial healing
by Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – When a new group of Indigenous women gather to enjoy tea and bannock during an IAAW financial literacy session, they…
Feature artist for April 2020: Christi Belcourt
(ANNews) – The stunning image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is by gifted artist and earth activist Christi Belcourt. It is…
Xavier Kataquapit: A time to give thanks
by Xavier Kataquapit (www.underthenorthernsky.com) – A few months ago if anyone told me I would have to be staying at home, stopping all travel, dealing…
Feature artist for March 2020: Lana Whiskeyjack
(ANNews) – The strong, serene image on the cover of the March 2020 Alberta Native News is entitled “Nôhawasiw” (she breastfeeds) by Art Actionist Lana…
Alberta Native News Is Hiring Indigenous Issues Reporters
(ANNews) – Alberta Native News is pleased to announce we are hiring 2 part-time reporters beginning as early as April 2020. This is a 12-month…
Judy Everson and her family’s cultural journey
(ANNews) – An Indigenous lady and her 2 daughters, along with her husband and son have become an inspiration to their communities in Southern Alberta…