Controversy surrounds the cancellation of Grassy Mountain Coal Project
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last month, a joint panel made up of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and the Impact…
July 2021
Metis Settlements General Council files suit against the province of Alberta
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Four months after speaking out against provincial legislation that alters how Alberta’s seven Metis settlements are…
ACFN calls for reparations and hunting rights in Wood Buffalo National Park
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this month, a report commissioned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) was released that…
Soar Above Stigma Campaign launches to champion messages of Kindness, Acceptance, Culture, and Compassion for Indigenous communities.
(ANNews) – Today, more than ever First Nations people suffer in silence with the ongoing battle against stigmas that affect their lives and mental health…
DWF amplifies Indigenous voices and raises awareness of the impact of residential schools
by Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – If you were tuned into a Canadian radio station in the mid 80’s, chances are you’ve…
Grace Auger is among the new judges appointed in Alberta
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Kaycee Madu, has appointed eight new judges to the Alberta…
First Nations and Rocky Mountain House leaders investigate accusations of racism
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this month, an Indigenous man from O’Chiese First Nation was denied medical service for his…
Leaders urge all Canadians to join Indigenous people on their journey for justice and healing
by First Nations Leadership Council Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) -Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc released the Kamloops Indian Residential School Le Estcwéý (The Missing)…
Wab Kinew confronts Manitoba Reconciliation Minister Lagimodiere on residential school statement
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a dumpster fire of attempted reconciliation, the Manitoba Minister of Indigenous Relations has apologized for…
Calgary Stampede’s first Indian Princess passes away
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Gloria Jean Littlelight, 73, has moved on to Big Sky Country. On June 14, 2021, the…