Kenney stands by UCP speechwriter who has a history of racist and homophobic articles
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – In 2013, Alberta UCP speechwriter wrote these words in an essay: “A community of people who are willing to give…
June 2020
New, innovative Indigenous management consulting company launched in Alberta
by Jake Cardinal (Enoch, AB) – WinFire Business Services Ltd. has announced its formal launch of operations. Located in the River Cree Crossing Business Park,…
Charges dropped against Chief Allan Adam – RCMP officer faces unrelated charges
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – On March 10, 2020 an Indigenous Chief was beaten by RCMP in Northern Alberta. He was charged with resisting arrest…
Feature artist for June 2020: Jerry Whitehead
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Family is of great importance to Vancouver-based artist Jerry Whitehead. And when admiring the serene painting on the cover of…
Everything you need to know about Alberta’s Bill 1
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – Earlier this year, the world saw a David and Goliath battle happening in Wet’suwet’en between its Indigenous inhabitants and Big…
Edmonton’s June relaunch
by Jake Cardinal (June 23, 2020) – In recent days there have been a number of Edmonton restaurant closures due to fears of COVID-19. The…
Indigenous rights advocates continue to celebrate their sâkihitowin (love) after 73 years of marriage
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Seventy-three years ago, when marriages were arranged, Elmer Carlson went outside cultural norms and chose to marry a woman that…
Elder Betty Letendre and ECSD teach traditional knowledge to Indigenous youth
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – June, also known as National Indigenous History Month, is upon us and despite everything happening around the globe it is…
Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020
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Alberta RCMP’s brutalization of Chief Allan Adam
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – In the early hours of March 10, 2020 Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam was leaving a popular casino…