Charges dropped against Indigenous journalist in Edmonton
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A criminal charge faced by Indigenous journalist Brandi Morin for reporting on Edmonton police’s teardown of…
Social Issues
New reconciliation report focuses on improving mental wellness for Indigenous youth
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new report from global consulting firm Deloitte details recommendations on how to improve mental health…
Supreme Court approves federal Indigenous child welfare legislation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous leaders expressed relief in early February when the Supreme Court of Canada upheld Bill C-92,…
Wîhkwêntôwin is the new name of largest Edmonton neighbourhood
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The new name of Edmonton’s Oliver neighbourhood was revealed on Jan. 23 at a venue that…
Paving the Way for Inclusive Housing: Lori Deets’ Advocacy Journey
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a poignant discussion, Lori Deets, a resilient advocate for safe and affordable housing, sheds light…
Piikani Nation declares state of emergency over fatal opioid poisonings
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The chief of Piikani Nation in southern Alberta has declared a state of emergency after four…
New book explores the Métis pioneer legacy in Alberta: ‘The Premier and His Grandmother’
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In her latest literary masterpiece, “The Premier and His Grandmother: Peter Lougheed, Lady Belle, and the…
Researcher Wins Mitacs Award for Ensuring Indigenous Youth Voices are Heard in Alberta
Inclusive framework is now being used by Alberta Mentoring Partnership and other organizations to build a culturally safe environment (Edmonton, AB) – At a time…
Yarrow Currie: Championing Indigenous families impacted by Gender-Based and Domestic Violence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a world where advocates and change-makers leave their indelible mark, one individual is standing out…
Pilot Project brings new inclusive sport opportunities for Alberta First Nations youth
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On August 25, 2023, the First Nations Health Consortium (Consortium), in partnership with NHL Street, HEROs Hockey,…