Union of BC Indian Chiefs calls for ‘concrete’ changes to ATIP laws
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is demanding that the federal government make “concrete” legislative…
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First Nations in Alberta to receive estimated 34% increase in funding
(October 8, 2024 – Edmonton, Treaty #6 Territory) – First Nations in Alberta will receive an estimated 34 per cent funding increase under the 10-year,…
Métis recovery community in Smoky Lake County scheduled to open in 2026
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new provincially funded addictions recovery community is slated to open in Smoky Lake County, located…
New program reduces barriers facing Métis early learners
(ANNews) – The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta has announced its Flourishing Futures Pilot Program, created by the Children and Family…
A day in someone else’s work boots
(ANNews) – As a kid growing up on the Driftpile Cree Nation in Treaty 8 in northern Alberta, Deana Chalifoux wasn’t sure what she wanted…
Careers Internship program helps inspire students to explore job opportunities
(ANNews) – Aurora Big Plume has shared how a summer internship at Grey Eagle Casino has transformed her life and helped her support her family….
Alberta Blue Cross scholarships are available: Apply today!
By Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Within academia Indigenous voices remain shockingly underrepresented. “Our scholarships for Indigenous students work to address the…
Indigenous issues front and centre at the 76th Emmys
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A star of the critically acclaimed FX series Reservation Dogs used his appearance at the 76th…
Hoop dancer Ayla Bull honours her family’s legacy
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In Alberta, female hoop dancers are a rarity, but Ayla Bull, a three-generation hoop dancer from…
Cold Lake First Nations’ concerns about carbon storage hub are still not addressed
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The chief of Cold Lake First Nations says that none of his concerns with the Pathways Alliance’s proposed carbon storage…