Treaty 8 First Nations introduce law requiring children to stay in care of their nation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta have drafted a new law to ensure that children…
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Brushstrokes of Resilience: Jackie Traverse’s Artistic Odyssey
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jackie Traverse, a versatile Indigenous artist, expresses her creativity across a myriad of mediums, ranging from…
Indigenous Communities must be more aware of online fraud
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dallas Arcand, the patriarch of the Arcand family performers, has a warning for Indigenous communities across…
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation takes the Alberta Energy Regulator to court
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation’s (AFCN) chief served the head of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) with…
Charges dropped against Indigenous journalist in Edmonton
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A criminal charge faced by Indigenous journalist Brandi Morin for reporting on Edmonton police’s teardown of…
Métis hunters’ killer offered temporary unsupervised leave from prison sentence
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – One of two men convicted of killing Métis hunters Jacob Sansom and Maurice Cardinal in Glendon,…
Navigating gender identity policies in Alberta: A call for inclusivity
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s recent announcement of gender identity policies has ignited a polarizing debate across…
One month left to submit a claim under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement
(AJNews) – Eligible First Nations communities and individuals have until March 7, 2024, to submit a claim under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement. “There’s…
Press freedom advocates call for Edmonton police to drop charges against journalist Brandi Morin
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Press freedom advocates joined together on Jan. 29 to call for the dropping of criminal charges…
Treaty 8 chiefs back lawsuit against Alberta, federal governments over child welfare
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Treaty 8 First Nations chiefs are supporting a lawsuit launched by current and former Indigenous foster…