From Ceremony to Commitment: What is the meaning of King Charles III’s Throne Speech?
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On May 27, 2025, King Charles III, delivered the Speech from the Throne as King of Canada,…
Indigenous Rights
Coalition of First Nations contest the Mineral Tenure Agreement
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In Canada, provincial governments hold jurisdiction over many aspects of mining. These include the development and enforcement of…
First Nations unity displayed at rally against separatism at Legislature
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Hundreds of people attended a rally that First Nations leaders from across Alberta organized at the…
First Nations criticism of Danielle Smith goes national
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The national advocacy organization for Treaty First Nations has joined the chorus of First Nations telling…
Nicole Robertson’s Journey into Truth Telling
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – When Nicole Robertson was an iskwesis, a little girl, she knew what her calling was, “I…
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…
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…