RCMP charge Oblate priest for sexual abuse
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Mounties have pressed a new charge against an Oblate priest living in France who faces multiple…
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Indigenous delegates tour Vatican collection of artifacts with mixed emotions
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous delegates who traveled to Rome to meet with the Pope and share their experiences were…
Deloitte releases new report on fighting climate change through reconciliation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Consulting firm Deloitte has released a new report that says Canada’s climate and reconciliation commitments go…
U of A student group launches campaign for equitable access to clean drinking water
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A group of graduate students at the University of Alberta launched a campaign on March 22…
Two First Nations sign boreal caribou protection agreement with feds
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) and Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) have signed an agreement…
Calgary’s Reconciliation Bridge to be lit with Indigenous colours this year
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Calgary’s Reconciliation Bridge will be fitted with an upgraded lighting system this year to illuminate in…
Blood Tribe sets up Crime Stoppers chapter
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kainai Nation has established the first Indigenous-led Crime Stoppers chapter, the Lethbridge Herald reports. Blood Tribe…
Fort McKay First Nation partners with developer on St. Albert urban village
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Fort McKay First Nation and developer Landrex are splitting the cost of a $176-million urban village…
Jewish and Metis academics discuss self-identification vs state-identification
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Two errors in the most recent Canadian census were the starting point for a discussion between…
Siksika Nation collecting accounts of anti-Indigenous racism in health care
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – After receiving an “overwhelming number” of reports from band members who have experienced racism and discrimination…