COVID UPDATE: Alberta and BC have different approaches to combatting Omicron
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The omicron virus, described as the latest “variant of concern,” was first reported to the World…
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Cold Lake FN Chief uses his experience to encourage others to get vaccinated
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Cold Lake First Nation Chief Roger Marten spent two weeks intubated and in a coma at…
Atikameg moves forward on the healing journey: A conversation with Chief Albert Thunder
By Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Whitefish Lake First Nation’s community, north of Lesser Slave Lake, has its headquarters in Atikameg….
Indigenous peoples still face racism in B.C. Health Care System
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A recent progress report has found that despite some improvements, racism continues to affect Indigenous people…
Get fully protected – get immunized against influenza and COVID-19
(November 2021) – Alberta’s 2021/22 influenza immunization program has started, offering influenza vaccine to all Albertan six months of age and older. More than 19…
Child and Youth Advocate says COVID has made things worse for vulnerable youth
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The overlapping public health crises of COVID and opioid poisoning are having a significant impact on some of Alberta’s most…
Edmonton Covid Response Collaborative speaks with interfaith and medical leaders
by Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On October 19, in an effort to continue promoting positive Covid vaccine awareness, the Edmonton Covid…
Ivermectin: A useful drug, but not a treatment for COVID-19
by Dr. Mark Joffe et al (Oct. 12, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic has been long and tiresome to say the least. We all want…
Edmonton groups collaborate to give vaccination support to local Indigenous communities
by Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On September 29, the Edmonton Covid Rapid Response Collaborative (ECRRC) held their first event – a…
UBCIC urges First Nations to Boost Vaccination Rates and Save Lives
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. October 7, 2021) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is issuing an urgent and critical call for First Nations and all British Columbians to…