Dreamspeakers Festival returns to Edmonton
By Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival returns to Edmonton this week, running April 15 to 19,…
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Court grants stay in counting separatism petition signatures
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Court of King’s Bench has ordered the chief electoral officer not to count signatures for…
FN chiefs raise concerns about government and separatist lawyers talking outside of court
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On the final day of court submissions aiming to halt the process of initiating an Alberta…
First Nations rally in downtown Edmonton as court hears arguments on separatist petition
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – First Nations chiefs from Treaties 6, 7 and 8 spoke at an April 8 rally in…
A conversation with dynamic entertainer Crystle Lightning
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Lights! Camera! Action! Crystle Lightning has entered the room. All quiet on the set please, Annnnd…
Court of King’s Bench hears Sturgeon Lake’s arguments for separatist petition injunction
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) was in court Tuesday, April 7, in an effort to stop…
The Empire of Julie: How One First Nation Entrepreneur is Redefining Beauty and Business
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Julie Laflamme isn’t just building a business – she’s creating an empire rooted in identity, resilience,…
Understanding Gladue and the application of justice to Indigenous offenders
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Recently, the Gladue principles have drawn attention across Canada amid discussions on how justice is applied…
From Time Served to Time Invested: Phoebe Bull’s Evolution into Tattoo Artistry
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Phoebe Bull’s evolution into tattoo artistry didn’t follow a conventional path – it began behind bars,…
Indigenous groups criticize Canada-Alberta draft co-operation agreement to Impact Assessment Agency
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Several First Nations and Metis groups have joined Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) in voicing their…