Feature Artist for December 2023: Collette Cullen
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The beautiful art on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is by Collette Cullen,…
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Canada’s Inuk Governor General Mary Simon is an inspiration for us all
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous people, both young and old, take pride in seeing their own First Nations, Inuit and Metis…
Edmonton Police Services Recruit Torrell Red Iron fosters respect and positivity
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is leading the charge in modernization, attracting individuals who embody diversity…
Work on Ojibwe translation of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ begins in early-2024
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – An Ojibwe version of Star Wars: A New Hope could be coming soon to a theatre…
Deloitte releases report on embracing Indigenous nature-based climate solutions
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – If Canada is going to achieve its climate targets, it will have to allow Indigenous Peoples…
Northern Alberta Indigenous communities submit land-use report for woodland caribou conservation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – While there’s been much attention on disputes between First Nations and Métis communities over federal legislation…
Superfan Magoo and the Magoo Crew bring inspiration to Edmonton Oilers fans and youth everywhere
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – There is no one more dedicated and passionate for the Edmonton Oilers than Superfan Magoo, whose real…
Cindy Woodhouse elected AFN national chief
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A regional chief from Manitoba who led negotiations resulting in a $23-billion class action settlement with…
First Nations leaders and Métis groups in dispute over Bill C-53
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – First Nations and Métis leaders are divided over impending federal legislation recognizing certain Métis governments in…
Assembly of First Nation delegates to begin electing new national chief on December 6
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Starting on Dec. 6, delegates to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will elect a new…