First Nations to intervene in Alberta independence case
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Six First Nations groups, including the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations and Treaty 8 First…
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A message from Otipemisiwak Métis Government President Andrea Sandmaier
by Andrea Sandmaier (OMG) – On September 30 we recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30th is a day of truth-telling. It…
NAIG Council Announces New Timeline and Bid Process for 2028 North American Indigenous Games
(NAIG) – The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council has announced that following the withdrawal of hosting rights previously granted to the Calgary Host Society…
AFN National Chief Testifies at Senate Committee – Calls for First Nations Control of First Nations Citizenship
(October 2, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak appeared before the Senate Committee on October 1 to testify…
Family remembers teen as a loved son as police believe Samual Bird is victim of a homicide
By Jeremy Appel, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – Samuel Bird’s mother says she wants people to remember her son for the way he lived, not how…
Calgary opens its first Indigenous Youth Centre
by John Wirth (ANNews) – “Children are our communities’ future” is a teaching often given by the elders and leaders of Turtle Island. It is…
Andrea Godin shares insight into how to mitigate natural disasters within Indigenous communities
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – “Whatever you learn in life, you share it,” says Andrea Godin. There is strength in unity, she adds, and when…
EALT’s Gary Elaschuk Pruden shares his understanding of being a land steward
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – For the past 18 years, EALT—Edmonton & Area Land Trust’s mission has been to ‘protect land, conserve biodiversity, and connect…
Kyra Northwest discusses the importance of knowing our relations with the earth
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Growing up in Montana First Nation (Akamihk), one of the four First Nations that make up Maskwacis Cree Nations, Kyra…
Honouring Truth and Reconciliation at TELUS World of Science in Edmonton
(Edmonton) – September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, is a time to honour survivors, remember the children who never returned…