Bear Grease wows K Days crowds in Edmonton
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the second consecutive year Edmonton’s K Days featured the Indigenous Experience. One of the larger…
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Alberta Indigenous Games provides inclusive opportunity for Indigenous youth to play sports
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) 2023 are taking place in Edmonton, Alberta on Treaty 6 territory and…
Reform Jewish congregants in Edmonton continue their reconciliation journey
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Members of Edmonton’s Reform congregation, Temple Beth Ora (TBO), went on a guided medicine walk on…
Dene carver Anthony Antoine’s soapstone art is featured at Wakina Gallery
By Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – Anthony Antoine is a gifted Dene sculptor who uses his hands to create beautiful art and his spirit to bring…
Teepee Summit 2023 Focuses on Inspiring First Nations Youth Across Alberta This Fall
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The First Nations Health Consortium (FNHC) is hosting its 2nd Annual Teepee Summit 2023 (Summit) on Treaty…
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day across Alberta on June 21
by Matthew Levine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Communities across Alberta are coming together in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on the 21st…
Okîsikow Way Day celebrated in Edmonton with new street blades and crosswalk art
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – June 14, 2023 was declared Okîsikow (Angel) Way Day in Edmonton. Located in the Boyle…
Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire gives Indigenous participants a taste of firefighting
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire took place from June 2-4, 2023, at the Edmonton Fire Rescue Services’ Poundmaker Firefighter…
Blue Jean Jacket Day launches in Edmonton
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A community of family members, survivors, allies, and advocates gathered in Edmonton on June 6…
July 1st Run for Reconciliation Raises Awareness and Supports Residential School Survivors
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On July 1, the 3rd annual Run for Reconciliation will take place at the Lions Park in…