Fashion designer Christina King on the importance of using fur in fashion
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Christina King is a well-known Inuvialuk artist and couture fashion designer who owns Taalrumiq Art and…
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FNFA pitches monetization for addressing Indigenous infrastructure gap
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) is calling on the federal government to fund First Nations…
Less than half of First Nations have high-speed internet: AG
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Less than half of First Nations reserves have access to high-speed internet and cellular connectivity, according…
SAGE Beauty wins the Leduc Chamber of Commerce Start Up Business Award
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Danielle Baptiste, originally from Maskwacis Alberta, was awarded the START UP Business of the Year at…
Mikisew Cree First Nation sounds alarm bells following Alberta’s largest oil sands’ seepage
(March 2023) – Mikisew Cree First Nation is calling on government and industry for immediate action in the wake of Alberta’s largest – and ongoing…
Tailing pond leaks concealed from Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation for 9 months
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The chief of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is calling for work on Imperial Oil’s Kearl tar sands mine to be…
Enbridge takes ‘next step’ on reconciliation journey
By David Coll (Calgary) – Enbridge’s first Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan has articulated 22 measurable and publicly reportable commitments. With energy pipelines and infrastructure that…
15 First Nations, BC and Canada announce joint accomplishments to protect BC’s North Coast
Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Prince George, BC – On February 5, 2023, at the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5), 15 First Nations jointly announced two commendable initiatives…
Whitefish Lake First Nation closes major land acquisition
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axxcelus Capital Fund (“Axxcelus” or “the Company”), as advisor to Whitefish Lake First Nation #128 (“WFLFN” or “the Nation”), is proud to…
Celebrating the innovation and resilience of Indigenous tourism
(ANNews) – Indigenous Tourism Alberta has announced the winners of its second annual awards gala at the ITA Gathering held at River Cree Resort and…