Paving the Way for Inclusive Housing: Lori Deets’ Advocacy Journey
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a poignant discussion, Lori Deets, a resilient advocate for safe and affordable housing, sheds light…
Social Issues
Piikani Nation declares state of emergency over fatal opioid poisonings
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The chief of Piikani Nation in southern Alberta has declared a state of emergency after four…
New book explores the Métis pioneer legacy in Alberta: ‘The Premier and His Grandmother’
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In her latest literary masterpiece, “The Premier and His Grandmother: Peter Lougheed, Lady Belle, and the…
Researcher Wins Mitacs Award for Ensuring Indigenous Youth Voices are Heard in Alberta
Inclusive framework is now being used by Alberta Mentoring Partnership and other organizations to build a culturally safe environment (Edmonton, AB) – At a time…
Yarrow Currie: Championing Indigenous families impacted by Gender-Based and Domestic Violence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a world where advocates and change-makers leave their indelible mark, one individual is standing out…
Pilot Project brings new inclusive sport opportunities for Alberta First Nations youth
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On August 25, 2023, the First Nations Health Consortium (Consortium), in partnership with NHL Street, HEROs Hockey,…
Chief Tony Alexis inspires the crowd at the Samson Cree Nation Powwow
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In Indigenous communities, the rhythmic pulse of the powwow resonates as an inviting heartbeat, welcoming all…
AHS Indigenous Support Line to expand beyond north and south zones this year
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) Indigenous Support Line launched in May 2022 for the north and south…
Experts highlight importance of hepatitis screening
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On World Hepatitis Day, the Alberta Hepatitis Elimination Network (AHEN) hosted an information session on the…
Edmonton Homeless Memorial Remembers 156 People
By Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In 2022, 156 people died in Edmonton as a direct or indirect result of not…