Alberta Native News contributor shines as mental health advocate
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Chevi Rabbit has made a name for herself as a mental health advocate over the years, but during the pandemic…
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Controversial Emergency Act revoked in response to the dismantled blockades and occupation of Ottawa
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On February 14, 2022 Canada made history as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enacted the Emergencies Act,…
Alberta begins to lift COVID health measures – some say it’s too soon
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Since Monday, students and youth 12 years and younger attending in-person classes are no longer required…
54 possible graves discovered at former Residential Schools in Saskatchewan
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (Trigger Warning) – The following article contains overt discussion of Residential Schools which may be triggering and/or distressing…
BBMA awards open for post-secondary Métis students – receive up to $10,000
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – BBMAs are for serious students of Métis ancestry who need financial assistance for tuition in order…
Report: Black and Indigenous inmates experience more ‘use of force’ incidents in prison
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last week, the Office of the Correctional Investigator presented an annual report to parliament that suggested…
Feds enact emergency measures and the blockades begin to dismantle
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On February 14, 2022 Canada made history as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enacted the Emergencies Act,…
Wood Buffalo councillor refuses to resign, denies remarks were anti-Indigenous
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo councillor is refusing calls for him to step down after…
Catholic Bishops Indigenous Reconciliation Fund names its board of directors
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On January 28, 2022 it was announced by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) that…
Saskatchewan First Nation leaders speak out against the “freedom” convoy
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – First Nation leaders in Saskatchewan are adding their voices to the growing list of Indigenous Nations…