First Nations sue Alberta for alleged conflict of interest in the casino industry
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Two First Nations located in Alberta — the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Stoney Nakoda Nation —have…
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Edmonton Police Service aims to improve relations with Indigenous communities
By Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Andrea Levey is an eight-year veteran of Edmonton Police Services as the Indigenous Relations Coordinator and…
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation introduces new website, archive system
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has a new website and archive database designed to…
Report reveals RCMP fuelled racial tensions in their investigation into the murder of Colten Boushie
(ANNews) – After almost five years since the murder of Colten Boushie, an investigation by the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission (CRCC), has revealed that…
Ottawa refutes Jordan’s Principle eligibility
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous children’s advocates are outraged that on March 12, the Government of Canada filed its written…
EPS Officer Nathan Kennedy: On becoming the calm
By Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – We are inundated with “against all odds” stories that fill our social media and cable channels….
Accused murderers of Metis hunters Samson and Cardinal denied bail for a second time
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The father-son duo accused of murdering two Metis hunters in Alberta have been denied bail for…
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Indigenous Women at the front lines
((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – March 8, 2021) This International Women’s Day, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) celebrates Indigenous…
Hate groups condemned for racist symbols at Alberta rallies – EPS claims no evidence of racist intent
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Saturday Feb. 20, hundreds of people gathered at the Alberta Legislature to protest COVID-19 restrictions,…
Bradley Barton convicted of manslaughter in the 2011 death of Cindy Gladue
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter *Content Warning: This story includes graphic and disturbing details. (ANNews) – Bradley Barton has been found guilty of…