First Nations sue Alberta for alleged conflict of interest in the casino industry
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Two First Nations located in Alberta — the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Stoney Nakoda Nation —have…
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FNHMA podcast promotes vaccine confidence and urges people to maintain safety protocols
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kim Daly, Senior Nurse Manager of the Communicable Disease Control Department at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC),…
Indigenous groups slam Alberta’s proposed new curriculum – What happens to Orange Shirt Day?
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Government of Alberta has released a draft of their revised kindergarten-to-grade six curriculum and announced…
Report reveals RCMP fuelled racial tensions in their investigation into the murder of Colten Boushie
(ANNews) – After almost five years since the murder of Colten Boushie, an investigation by the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission (CRCC), has revealed that…
COVID study shows that more mental health supports are needed on First Nations
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new report by a committee of MPs — who spent the past year studying the…
Study shows that Indigenous Canadians are 5 to 17 more likely to die in a fire
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new study by Statistics Canada, commissioned by the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council Project (NIFSC)…
New documentary features the journey of skateboarder Joe Buffalo from Maskwacis Cree Nation
By Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – Joe Buffalo is a professional skateboarder from Maskwacis Cree Nation and the star of a new short documentary by Syrian-Canadian…
Ottawa refutes Jordan’s Principle eligibility
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous children’s advocates are outraged that on March 12, the Government of Canada filed its written…
Attention Metis students: The BBMA application deadline is March 31
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The application deadline for a Belcourt Brosseau Métis Award (BBMA), for a scholarship for students of…
Siksika Nation and the Calgary Flames partner to build a new ice rink
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Siksika Nation has announced that they are going to be building a brand-new ice rink…