Singer, songwriter, RCMP officer Stirling John inspires Indigenous youth in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Stirling John is a member of Sagkeeng First Nation in Ontario, but here in Alberta he…
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Reflections on the Pope’s apology – another perspective on healing
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On June 24, Pope Frances came to Maskwacis, to deliver an apology on indigenous soil at…
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…
Town of Devon presents Treaty Six Day
(ANNews) – The Town of Devon is excited to celebrate its second annual Treaty Six Day on Aug. 23 and Aug. 27 in honour of…
Joshua Morin – on why he chose not to attend the Papal Visit
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Joshua Morin is part of a new generation of Indigenous Advocates who did not see the…