City council declares housing and homelessness an emergency
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the wake of the city’s new year homeless encampment sweep, Edmonton city council held a…
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Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation opens Chief Aranazhi School
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation held the grand opening for the new Chief Aranazhi School on Jan….
Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – December 2023
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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…
Stay informed: Breaking the Chains of HIV / AIDS Transmission
By Chevi Rabbit for Alberta Native News (ANNews) – Last month commemorated Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week (Dec. 1 – 7) which serves as a crucial…
Call for Action on housing for vulnerable Indigenous people
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As I sit down to write, my heart weighs heavy with the memory of my cousin…
Alberta Blue Cross® awards $50,000 Built Together grant to Alexander First Nation
(ANNews) – As part of its 2023 Built Together program, Alberta Blue Cross recently awarded a $50,000 grant to support the build of an outdoor…
Edmonton Policy On Dismantling Encampments Causes Continual Trauma To Indigenous People
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the midst of extreme cold temperatures in Alberta, the City of Edmonton is dismantling encampments displacing…
National Ribbon Skirt Day helps build awareness about the importance of Indigenous identity
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On January 4, 2024, Canadians joined together to recognize and participate in National Ribbon Skirt Day. Observed…
Edmonton police arrest Indigenous journalist as encampment sweep turns violent
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton police completed their new year sweep of eight “high-risk” homeless encampments as the wind chill…