COVID vaccinations begin on Alberta First Nations amid rising numbers of cases
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The delivery of COVID vaccinations is underway in Alberta and the arrival of the vaccines couldn’t…
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Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker is the new Grand Chief of Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On January 7, 2021 the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations announced that it has appointed Okimaw…
Vaccines arrive in some First Nations in Western Canada
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As the initial phase of vaccine distribution across Canada begins, First Nations have started to receive…
Parks Canada submits plan to save Wood Buffalo National Park’s heritage status
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Wood Buffalo National Park is at risk of losing its National Heritage Status. The 44,000-square-kilometre park…
Ottawa continues its legal fight over funding for Indigenous families and youth
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Dec 15, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave a speech to mark the fifth anniversary of…
Saddle Lake celebrates Christmas with virtual contests and festivities and urges community to stay vigilant
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Saddle Lake Cree Nation Emergency Management Team issued a New Years Message that reflected on…
Edmonton Arts Council celebrates Indigenous artists
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Edmonton Arts Council recently announced the recipients of the Edmonton Trust Fund awards for 2020….
COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Alberta is slow but will pickup as new shipments arrive
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The New Year marks the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines into Alberta. During the week of Dec….
Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations sign protocol agreement with Alberta
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations – which represents sixteen First Nations within the…
EPS aims to tackle systemic racism with Nîsohkamâkewin Council and is seeking new members
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Edmonton Police Service is accepting recruits for its new Nîsohkamâkewin Council, which its civilian director…