SPARK 2025 Conference will ignite career paths for Indigenous youth
By Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – SPARK 2025 is igniting career paths for Indigenous youth ages 16 to 30 for yet another…
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Kaber’s Story: Balancing Duty, Family, and Education
(NLC) – Kaber Koski’s career as a first responder is evidence of his dedication to service, community, and lifelong learning. As Deputy Chief of the…
Indigenous Edmontonians criticize proposed Public Spaces Bylaw at council committee meeting
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dozens of speakers signed up to comment on the City of Edmonton’s proposed Public Spaces Bylaw…
Willow Lake Métis Group partners with construction and earthmoving firm
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Willow Lake Métis Nation’s business arm has entered a strategic agreement with construction and earthmoving company…
Feature artist for November 2024: Roger Noskiye
(ANNews) – The vivid and joyful image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is by Roger Noskiye, a talented Indigenous artist from…
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…
Special Rapporteur Hears About First Nations Water Rights at International Seminar
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last week in Maskwacis, Samson Cree Nation and the International Organization of Indigenous Resource Development co-hosted…
Bonnie Rhoades’ story: Empowering children, parents, and communities
(NLC) – Bonnie Rhoades’ educational journey at Northern Lakes College is a remarkable story of dedication and community empowerment. Beginning her studies in the Teacher…
John Ritchie and Hideaway Adventure Grounds: Always looking forward
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Our enthusiastic Metis brother John Ritchie of Hideaway Adventure Grounds shared that “when you have a…
Feature artist for October 2024: Raven Mohan
(ANNews) – The vibrant art on the cover of the October 2024 edition of Alberta Native News is titled “Owl Dream” by Timothy Raven Mohan….