Under the Northern Sky: Hate Is A Four Letter Word
by Xavier Kataquapit (June 2016) – A few days ago we were all reminded just how crazy, bigoted and homophobic our world is. At least…
Social Issues
Participants gain valuable insight at inner city youth leadership conference
By John Copley (ANNews) – The May 11, 2016 Indigenous Youth Leadership Conference, hosted by Centre High Campus, Inner City High School and the Bent…
First Nations resolute they will reform Indigenous Child Welfare in BC
Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) – First Nations leadership and child-serving organizations gathered last month, along with representatives of the Government of British Columbia and…
Métis Nation of Alberta Opens Temporary Wildfire Response Centre in Edmonton
The Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) opened its doors to all Métis citizens affected by wildfires on Saturday, May 7. In a press release, the…
Metis woman welcomes Syrian refugee into her home
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – It takes a very special person to take in people and care for them, one after another after another. Take…
CCAB to donate proceeds from Calgary Gala to the Red Cross Fort McMurray Relief Fund
Toronto, ON — On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) will be celebrating Aboriginal business…
Now There’s 10,500 New Ways To Improve Youth Mental Health in Canada
May 4, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – To coincide with Mental Health Week, Kids Help Phone has launched a new and improved version of Resources Around…
Fort McKay First Nation begins legal action to protect culturally sacred Moose Lake area
Fort McKay, AB – Fort McKay First Nation has filed a law suit against the Government of Alberta for a decision that opens the door to…
Indigenous Youth Leadership Conference coming to Bent Arrow Society in YEG: May 11
by John Copley (ANNews) – There’s an exciting inner-city youth conference taking place next month and it may be the one you just don’t want…
Report on Aboriginal youth suicides in Alberta – more resources are needed
Edmonton…The Alberta Provincial Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has completed an Investigative Review regarding the suicides of seven Aboriginal youth in 2013 and…