Edmonton’s June relaunch
by Jake Cardinal (June 23, 2020) – In recent days there have been a number of Edmonton restaurant closures due to fears of COVID-19. The…
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Elder Betty Letendre and ECSD teach traditional knowledge to Indigenous youth
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – June, also known as National Indigenous History Month, is upon us and despite everything happening around the globe it is…
Powwow Dancers reflect on the 2020 Powwow Lockout – resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – The COVID-19 pandemic has hit artists and culture creators incredibly hard this year – in Alberta especially as the province…
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation launches #ProtectOurElders Campaign to reinforce COVID-19 safety measures
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – Many well-known Indigenous personalities, public figures, artists, actors, and athletes are coming together to protect our Elders during the COVID-19…
Pipeline breach spills crude oil in Abbotsford BC
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – On Saturday June 13, 2020 the Trans Mountain pipeline in Abbotsford, BC spilled an estimated 150,000 litres of crude oil…
Alberta Health Services Amped Up Their Nehiyawewin Game During COVID-19
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is working hard to keep Albertans healthy, informed and educated about the Coronavirus pandemic. It has…
Free disposable face masks are now available in Alberta
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – As part of Alberta’s re-launch strategy, non-medical facemasks are now available for free at three major fast food franchises: A&W,…
Alberta to provide free masks at fast-food drive-thrus
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – On May 29, 2020 the Albertan government announced their plan to distribute free non-medical masks to the majority of Albertan…
COVID-19 Testing Available for All Albertans
EDMONTON – All Albertans are now eligible for COVID-19 testing, whether experiencing symptoms or not. Offered by appointment and free-of-charge at three AHS assessment centre…
First Nations Health Managers Association enhances community engagement during COVID-19 Pandemic
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) there is a valuable new sharing resource…