Indigenous leaders say that new name – Edmonton Elks – is a step forward
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations in Alberta and the chief of the…
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PM calls on Catholic Church to take responsibility for Indian Residential Schools
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Roman Catholic Church needs to “step up” and accept responsibility…
Speaking Out: Removing Racist’s Names from our Public Centres is a good start
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last week, the remains of 215 First Nation children were found buried in a mass grave…
Justice Cheryl Arcand-Kootenay Appointed to Queen’s Bench of Alberta
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On May 26, 2021 the Department of Justice Canada announced that the Honourable Cheryl Arcand-Kootenay, a…
Treaty 8 Nations Speaking out: What is the UCP’s Philosophy on Reconciliation
by the Sovereign Nations of Treaty 8 June 3, 2021 (TREATY 8 TERRITORY) – As the original Cree and Dene Peoples, we affirm our connection to our…
Feature artist for May 2021: Linus Woods
(ANNews) – The beautiful image featured on the cover of the May 2021 edition of Alberta Native News is entitled “Sing that Same Song as…
Feds must collaborate with Indigenous leaders and IRS survivors to investigate & protect burial sites
by the NCTR and the IRSHDC (June 2, 2021) – The discovery of an unmarked mass burial site at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School…
Albertans call for name changes to Grandin Schools and other structures bearing his name
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In response to the recent discovery of a grave containing the remains of 215 First Nations…
Confederacy of Treaty Six Nations dissolves historic protocol agreement with Alberta
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations are so disillusioned and upset with the Alberta government…
Dehcho Divisional Education Council: Seeking Student Residence House Parents
Dehcho Divisional Education Council is Hiring Student Residence House Parents (June 2021) – The Dehcho Divisional Education Council is hiring house parents on contract, for…