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…
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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…
Indigenous climate advocates say tailings spills study confirms what they already know
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A recently released scientific study on the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) poor monitoring of tailings spills…
Growing Your Business, Your Way: AWE’s Programs and Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
(ANNews) – Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) offers growth programs and financing to support women entrepreneurs in clarifying their vision, developing skills, and growing their businesses…
Delany Enterprises helps Indigenous women remember who they are
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Embedded within Mother Earth is a beautiful composition made up of broken-down organic matter, dense minerals,…
Cold Lake First Nations chief says he’s ready to defend the federal Impact Assessment Act in court
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The chief of Cold Lake First Nations says he plans to intervene in the provincial government’s court challenge of the…