Brendan Moore and Shawna Jean elected new National Chief and Vice-Chief of CAP
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ottawa was a beehive of activity recently as delegates from across Canada converged on the city’s…
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Edmonton Kaleido Festival features Indigenous cultural program
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A fabulous fall season crept up on Edmonton this year, and with it came the Kaleido…
Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – October 2024
Click here to view Alberta Native News -Digital Edition – October 2024 Cover Art: “Fall Battle” by Anthony Antoine Featuring Art by Bill Roy available…
Cree artist shares beadwork and moose hide craftsmanship
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Through her exquisite beadwork and traditional moose hide craftsmanship, Taylor Fehr is working to expand upon…
AFN National Chief and Alberta Premier ask feds for more First Nations policing funds
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith both attended a special chiefs…
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…
First Nations chiefs reject 10-year, $47.8-billion child welfare agreement
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – First Nations leaders from across Canada voted down a $47.8-billion child welfare settlement with the federal…
Union of BC Indian Chiefs calls for ‘concrete’ changes to ATIP laws
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is demanding that the federal government make “concrete” legislative…
Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – September 2024
Click here to view Alberta Native News -Digital Edition – September 2024 Cover Art: “Fall Battle” by Anthony Antoine Featuring Art by Bill Roy, Linus…
First Nations in Alberta to receive estimated 34% increase in funding
(October 8, 2024 – Edmonton, Treaty #6 Territory) – First Nations in Alberta will receive an estimated 34 per cent funding increase under the 10-year,…