New book offers an easy-to-read primer on Indigenous Rights
by Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “This book is not intended for lawyers,” begins author Bruce McIvor in his new book Indigenous…
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Sturgeon Lake and Mikisew chiefs tell premier to cease and desist ‘separatist threats’
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the wake of the 2025 federal election revealing an increasingly polarized electorate, First Nations leaders…
Indigenous Leaders Urge HBC Not to Sell Sacred Artifacts
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous groups are cautioning against the Hudson’s Bay Company’s (HBC) intention to auction off its collection…
Special Rapporteur Hears About First Nations Water Rights at International Seminar
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last week in Maskwacis, Samson Cree Nation and the International Organization of Indigenous Resource Development co-hosted…
Trudeau’s tenure lauded for reconciliation gains but key issues remain unresolved
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the wake of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation on Jan. 6, Indigenous leaders…
Alberta Treaty Chiefs slam feds over Clean Water Act as Ottawa denies legal duty to provide safe drinking water
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Chiefs from Treaty First Nations in Alberta met with the minister of Indigenous Services Canada to…
Brendan Moore and Shawna Jean elected new National Chief and Vice-Chief of CAP
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ottawa was a beehive of activity recently as delegates from across Canada converged on the city’s…
Wahkohtowin Child Care Society opens off-reserve office in Edmonton
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Drummers drummed in celebration almost immediately after Saddle Lake Cree Nation Chief Jason Whiskeyjack cut the…
MNA parliamentary petition asks feds for Parole Board reforms
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has launched a petition asking the federal government to reform…
Blood Tribe can’t sue Ottawa for Treaty violation due to provincial time limitations
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal government broke its Treaty with Kainai…