Work on Ojibwe translation of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ begins in early-2024
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – An Ojibwe version of Star Wars: A New Hope could be coming soon to a theatre…
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Deloitte releases report on embracing Indigenous nature-based climate solutions
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – If Canada is going to achieve its climate targets, it will have to allow Indigenous Peoples…
Northern Alberta Indigenous communities submit land-use report for woodland caribou conservation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – While there’s been much attention on disputes between First Nations and Métis communities over federal legislation…
Cindy Woodhouse elected AFN national chief
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A regional chief from Manitoba who led negotiations resulting in a $23-billion class action settlement with…
First Nations leaders and Métis groups in dispute over Bill C-53
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – First Nations and Métis leaders are divided over impending federal legislation recognizing certain Métis governments in…
Assembly of First Nation delegates to begin electing new national chief on December 6
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Starting on Dec. 6, delegates to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will elect a new…
Treaty 8 chiefs back lawsuit against Alberta, federal governments over child welfare
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Treaty 8 First Nations chiefs are supporting a lawsuit launched by current and former Indigenous foster…
Another leak reported from Imperial Oil’s Kearl mine
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam is reiterating his call for federal intervention against the…
First Nation leaders criticize UCP government for lack of consultation on AHS restructuring
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Leaders from Indigenous communities across Alberta are criticizing the Alberta government’s recently announced health-care reforms for…
Senate committee hears testimony from Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Nov. 7, the Canadian Senate’s Committee on Indigenous Peoples heard testimony from the Missionary Oblates…