FNBC responds to U.S. Tariffs with commitment to Indigenous and Canadian businesses
March 4, 2025 – Saskatoon, SK – In response to the imposition of sweeping 25% tariffs on Canadian goods by the United States, First Nations Bank…
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First Nations Bank of Canada approves first loans through CIB first-of-its-kind loan product
(Saskatoon) – First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) has announced the approval of its first loans under the Indigenous Land Development Loan Program in partnership…
Indigenous Edmontonians criticize proposed Public Spaces Bylaw at council committee meeting
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dozens of speakers signed up to comment on the City of Edmonton’s proposed Public Spaces Bylaw…
Willow Lake Métis Group partners with construction and earthmoving firm
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Willow Lake Métis Nation’s business arm has entered a strategic agreement with construction and earthmoving company…
Chelsee-Marie Pettit shares her Aaniin journey
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ᐋᓃᓐ Aaniin, a trailblazing Anishnaabe apparel and jewelry retailer, extends its business wisdom to their community. “My advice…
Special Rapporteur Hears About First Nations Water Rights at International Seminar
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last week in Maskwacis, Samson Cree Nation and the International Organization of Indigenous Resource Development co-hosted…
John Ritchie and Hideaway Adventure Grounds: Always looking forward
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Our enthusiastic Metis brother John Ritchie of Hideaway Adventure Grounds shared that “when you have a…
First Nation says it wasn’t consulted on celebrity businessman’s proposed data centre project
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) says it wasn’t consulted before celebrity businessman Kevin O’Leary announced plans…
New report focuses on how to achieve Indigenous sovereignty and shared prosperity
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new report says Canada can advance Indigenous sovereignty by fostering respectful nation-to-nation relationships rooted in…
With Bill 209, MLA Brooks Arcand-Paul brings humility to the province
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “It is not easy bringing understanding of reconciliation into action,” said MLA Brooks Arcand-Paul when asked…