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…
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Captivating textile art exhibit depicts devastating changes to traditional landmarks
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On October 12, 2023, Heather Shillinglaw, mixed-media artist of Appetogasan, Cree/Dene, Salteaux Chipewyan and Scottish/French heritage launched…
Indigenous environmentalists slam AER, federal inaction over the Kearl Mine leakage
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous climate advocates are harshly criticizing an Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) report into Imperial Oil’s Kearl…
Critical Indigenous voices address Carbon Capture Canada conference
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Carbon Capture Canada conference was held on Sept. 12 and 13 at the Edmonton Convention…
35 First Nations reserves remain evacuated due to B.C. wildfires
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – As of Sept. 1, 35 reserves on eight First Nations in British Columbia remain on evacuation order due to out-of-control…
Commons testimony on Kearl leak raises questions: ACFN Chief
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – First Nations chiefs in northwestern Alberta whose lands and waters were impacted by an Imperial Oil…
Five Indigenous schools attended Inside Education’s Youth Environmental Leadership Summit
(Rocky Mountain House, AB) – Mistassiniy School, O’Chiese First Nation School, Paddle Prairie School, Piikani Nation Secondary School & Sunchild School recently took part in…
Mikisew Cree First Nation sounds alarm bells following Alberta’s largest oil sands’ seepage
(March 2023) – Mikisew Cree First Nation is calling on government and industry for immediate action in the wake of Alberta’s largest – and ongoing…
Tailing pond leaks concealed from Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation for 9 months
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The chief of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is calling for work on Imperial Oil’s Kearl tar sands mine to be…
Enbridge takes ‘next step’ on reconciliation journey
By David Coll (Calgary) – Enbridge’s first Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan has articulated 22 measurable and publicly reportable commitments. With energy pipelines and infrastructure that…