Panel discussion deals with police accountability in Alberta
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – A screening of the documentary “No Visible Trauma,” which details three cases of police brutality from the Calgary Police Service…
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Rights tribunal won’t endorse Final Settlement Agreement for child welfare discrimination
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Oct. 25, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) announced it can’t support the Final Settlement…
Willow Lake Métis Nation CEO wins business innovation award
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Justin Bourque, the CEO of Willow Lake Métis Nation in Anzac, Alta., received an “Innovator” award…
Indigenous ceremonial ground in Edmonton nears completion
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton will soon be home to Canada’s first urban Indigenous ceremonial grounds, with construction underway on…
Local artist donates hand crafted Metis cultural items to kids in care
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A few weeks ago, local Indigenous designer Jamie Stewart dropped by the Metis Child and Family…
First Nation leaders express mixed emotions after Queen’s death
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous leaders are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth while acknowledging the role the British Crown…
Roger Bilodeau gets 10 year sentence for his role in the death of Cardinal and Sansom
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Roger Bilodeau, who was found guilty of two counts of manslaughter in June for his role…
Harper government agreed in 2015 to “forever discharge” Catholic Church from residential school compensation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In 2015, the Canadian government led by former prime minister Stephen Harper agreed to “forever discharge”…
Alexis Nakota Chief Tony Alexis reflects on Papal visit
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The chief of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation says the Pope’s apology for the Catholic Church’s…
Nanilavut Project uncovers 12 unmarked graves of Inuit children who died of TB
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Nanilavut Project has uncovered the unmarked graves of 12 Inuit children in the Edmonton area…