Indigenous Artisan Marketplace empowers creative prospects of former inmates
by Shelley Mantei (ANNews) – Art training and engagement in the arts is one of the most powerful, culturally appropriate means to inspire Indigenous people…
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Marilyn Buffalo calls on Canada’s churches to donate empty churches to Indigenous led organizations
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Pope Francis is expected to visit Canada this summer. No, formal announcement has been made as…
Manitoba announces funding for Residential School healing centres
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On April 4, 2022 the government of Manitoba announced its investment of $500,000 in funding for…
Nechi Institute CEO asks to be moved off site of unmarked graves
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – An addictions treatment training centre in the St. Albert area has asked the federal government for…
Female-led, Indigenous small businesses partner with Rexall stores across Canada
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Three female-led, Indigenous small business have announced a partnership with the Canadian drugstore giant, Rexall. The…
New acute care hospital officially opens in Grande Prairie
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – After an opening prayer from the honourable Metis Elder Angie Crerar, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney thanked…
Siksika Nation collecting accounts of anti-Indigenous racism in health care
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – After receiving an “overwhelming number” of reports from band members who have experienced racism and discrimination…
New Transition to Adulthood Program will help young adults and youth in government care in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A dangerous gap in services for young adults and youth in government care in Alberta will…
Alberta vows to ban municipalities from keeping mask mandate or any COVID restrictions
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On March 1, 2022 the Alberta government announced its plan to ban municipalities from implementing their…
Rachelle Venne talks about the new MMIW Report and the role of everyday Albertans
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Rachelle Venne is a proud Metis woman and the CEO Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal…