New report shows drug poisoning crisis disproportionate impact on First Nations
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Rep (ANNews) – First Nations people continue dying of drug poisoning at a disproportionate rate compared to the non-First…
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Blood Tribe can’t sue Ottawa for Treaty violation due to provincial time limitations
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal government broke its Treaty with Kainai…
Alberta Native News is hiring part time and freelance reporters
(ANNews) – Alberta Native News is pleased to announce we are hiring part-time reporters and freelance reporters. If you have strong writing skills, this will…
Paula Bailey: Advocating for education and cultural sensitivity in healthcare
By Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – Paula Bailey, a primary care nurse practitioner, proudly embraces her European and Indigenous heritage. As part of a growing demographic…
Oil company seeks arrest of Woodland Cree First Nation chief
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – An oil company is attempting to have the chief of the Woodland Cree First Nation jailed for refusing to allow…
New book explores the legacy of Louis Riel
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The posthumous journey of Louis Riel from Canadian enemy to Canadian hero is as riveting as it is paradoxical. A…
Study looks at impact of herbicide on traditional plants in boreal forests
Athabasca University researchers partner with Bigstone Cree Nation to study impact of glyphosate on Labrador tea (AU) – For the past 15 years, Bigstone Cree…
Carson Cardinal: The importance of relationship in post-secondary education
(NLC) – When Carson Cardinal decided to pursue a degree in psychology, he knew that living close to the support provided by his friends, family,…
Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – April 2024
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Toxic Drug Crisis Disproportionately Impacting Indigenous Peoples Calls for Emergency Joint Response
by the First Nations Leadership Council and the BC First Nation Justice Council (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) Last week the Province…