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…
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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…
Frog Lake, Kehewin chiefs call for more healing after Papal visit
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The chiefs of Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation say they’re grateful for the…
Northern Alberta nations prepare to launch independent child and family services agency next year
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Three northern Alberta First Nations will likely be the first Indigenous bands to take over their…
Province signs MOU with Siksika Nation to establish independent police force
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalist Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The provincial government is putting its support behind the establishment of an independent Siksika Nation police…
Indigenous Experience brings Truth and Reconciliation to K-Days
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Attendees of this year’s K-Days have the opportunity to learn more about the region’s Indigenous cultures,…