COVID vaccinations begin on Alberta First Nations amid rising numbers of cases
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The delivery of COVID vaccinations is underway in Alberta and the arrival of the vaccines couldn’t…
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Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker is the new Grand Chief of Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On January 7, 2021 the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations announced that it has appointed Okimaw…
Vaccines arrive in some First Nations in Western Canada
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As the initial phase of vaccine distribution across Canada begins, First Nations have started to receive…
Parks Canada submits plan to save Wood Buffalo National Park’s heritage status
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Wood Buffalo National Park is at risk of losing its National Heritage Status. The 44,000-square-kilometre park…
Edmonton Police Service joins Boyle Street Community in a new Collaborative HELP Unit
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On January 5, 2020 the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) began a new initiative: The Human-centred Engagement…
BCAAF is seeking a Full Time Indigenous Policy Analyst – Community Services Sector in Victoria
Deadline has been extended to February 16, 2021 at noon PST. Full-time / 35hr work week / based in Victoria, BC / EXTERNAL POSTING Located…
Darin Ladouceur’s journey from music to medicine – with good intent
By Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Medicines that have been gifted to us from Creator can be elusive to those who do…
‘It lets us down all over again’ says advocate on delay of advice on MMIWG inquiry’s Calls for Justice
By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com (Jan. 5, 2021) – Indigenous families and friends of murdered and missing women and girls will have…
Ottawa continues its legal fight over funding for Indigenous families and youth
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Dec 15, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave a speech to mark the fifth anniversary of…
Remote Nuu-chah-nulth nations receive Moderna vaccine
By: Melissa Renwick, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Vancouver Island, BC) – Immunization is underway for six remote Nuu-chah-nulth nations, as the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is…