Calgary opens its first Indigenous Youth Centre
by John Wirth (ANNews) – “Children are our communities’ future” is a teaching often given by the elders and leaders of Turtle Island. It is…
Social Issues
A Day of Healing, Remembrance, and Community: AFCC’s Red Dress Powwow a Resounding Success
(Calgary) – An incredible community spirit filled The Big Four Roadhouse on May 24, 2025, as the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) proudly hosted…
Yvonne Lepage’s understanding of acceptance, community engagement and Métis relations
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Growing up as a Métis woman with ancestral ties to Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Yvonne Lepage is…
Nicole Robertson’s Journey into Truth Telling
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – When Nicole Robertson was an iskwesis, a little girl, she knew what her calling was, “I…
Annie Korver discusses Reconciliation as Relationship
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the nehiyawe understanding, we are all teachers, and we are all walking each other home….
Merging two worlds and keeping people well with Tracy Atkin
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Have you ever noticed that around bodies of water there are large trees? These perennials have…
Chelsee-Marie Pettit shares her Aaniin journey
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ᐋᓃᓐ Aaniin, a trailblazing Anishnaabe apparel and jewelry retailer, extends its business wisdom to their community. “My advice…
Edmonton-based Indigenous AI project selected to participate in MIT program
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – An Edmonton-based Indigenous-led startup that is developing artificial intelligence tools to assist in identifying anti-Indigenous bias…
Indigenous issues front and centre at the 76th Emmys
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A star of the critically acclaimed FX series Reservation Dogs used his appearance at the 76th…
Province of Alberta endorses Sept. 16 as Walk a Mile in a Ribbon Skirt Day
(Edmonton) – Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson have officially declared September 16, 2024,…