Hiding in Plain Sight: Discovering the Métis Nation in archival records: On exhibit in Red Deer
(ANNews) – A new exhibit at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery offers viewers an opportunity to explore some of the rich history of…
Social Issues
Poundmaker’s annual sober walk draws large crowd – but many agencies were no-shows
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Thursday, November 15, 2018, St. Albert-based Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres (PTLC) hosted its annual Sober Walk in recognition of…
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters Announces Terry Crews as Special Guest Speaker
EDMONTON, AB – Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) is excited to announce a special guest speaker, Terry Crews. Mr Crews is an actor, activist and former…
Assembly of First Nations Calls for Criminalization of Forced Sterilization of First Nations Women
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde is calling for changes to the laws of Canada and specifically the Criminal Code of Canada to…
Remembering victims of gender based violence
(December 6, 2018) – Minister of Status of Women Danielle Larivee issued the following statement on December 6, 2018 – the National Day of Remembrance…
New legal supports announced for sexual violence survivors in Alberta
(December 5, 2018) – Free legal advice is being provided to survivors of sexual violence to help on their path to healing and support greater…
Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Centre opens in Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – October 26, 2018 marked the official Grand Opening of the Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Centre (IKWC), a unique tripartite undertaking…
Sisters in Spirit: Statement from Premier Notley
(October 4, 2018) – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the Sisters in Spirit vigils for missing and murdered Indigenous women and…
Third Annual Orange Shirt Day celebration at Edmonton City Hall Friday, September 28
Edmonton, AB – The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities is expecting a full house at Edmonton City Hall for the third annual Orange…
Kehewin Cree Nation Celebrates Sod-Turning for a New Water Treatment System
KEHEWIN CREE NATION, TREATY 6 TERRITORY, AB, Aug. 27, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with First Nation…