Saluting the important contributions of Indigenous veterans in Canada
by John Copley (November 11, 2017) – These days, heroes are found flying across movie screens, battling aliens in video games, and punching out villains…
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Premier Rachel Notley offers gratitude and remembrance to veterans
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement to mark Remembrance Day: “Every year, Canadians pause on the 11th hour of the 11th day of November to…
Oteenow Career Fair offers employment options to Indigenous job seekers
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – The Oteenow Training and Employment Society has helped match employers with First Nations and Inuit job-seekers from metro Edmonton and…
Indigenous Women’s Justice Forum tackled critical issues
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women proudly hosted the Indigenous Women’s Justice Forum at the Edmonton Inn and…
Elder congratulates ANNews for exemplary coverage of National Gathering of Elders
(November 1, 2017) Dear Editor – John Copley is to be congratulated for his comprehensive summary of the keynote forums, the first of its kind…
NorQuest College opens Singhmar Centre for Learning in downtown Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – The main floor atrium and the balconies of the four floors above the newly expanded NorQuest College in downtown Edmonton…
BBMA gala honours deserving Métis students and pays tribute to Herb Belcourt
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Saturday, September 23, 2017 the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) initiative celebrated yet another milestone and for the 16th…
National Gathering of Elders featured important keynote forums
by John Copley (ANNews) – When four and a half thousand Indigenous Elders made their way into the spacious Hall ‘D’ meeting room at the…
National Gathering of Elders had a tremendous response in Edmonton
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The overwhelming number of delegates to the inaugural National Gathering of Elders said it all. Well over 4000 individuals converged…
IAAW to host Indigenous Women’s Justice Forum: October 3 & 4
by John Copley (ANNews) – The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) will host the 2017 Indigenous Women’s Justice Forum on October 3rd…