Canada’s Disregard for Indigenous Women
By Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – It has been one year since the Final Report of the National Inquiry in Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and…
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Report deserves action – It’s been a year of inaction
by the National MMIW Inquiry Commissioners (June 3, 2020) – One year ago, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls presented…
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…
Métis Nation of Alberta is hosting an online Jigging Party: June 13
by Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Our Indigenous community once again is demonstrating their resilience. This time it is the Métis Nation of Alberta. MNA will…
Prime Minister announces much needed support for Indigenous peoples and communities
(May 29, 2020) – COVID-19 has exacerbated many existing challenges already facing Indigenous peoples, particularly those who live in remote areas. The Government of Canada…
Four indigenous themed new releases coming to NFB.ca in June
(May 28) – Throughout the month of June, seven new titles will be added to the selection of free content on NFB.ca, featuring the world…
Social distancing will limit pipeline protests, says Alberta’s Energy Minister – “Let’s get it built”
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – On May 22, 2020 Alberta’s Energy Minister Sonya Savage spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic’s positive effect on Alberta’s Energy Sector;…
Celebrating the selfless acts of volunteers
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – In this difficult time of isolation and quarantine, it is uplifting to celebrate the selfless acts of volunteers who are…