Edmonton’s river valley moves closer to becoming an urban national park
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On March 14, 2022 the Government of Canada announced that they were working with the city…
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U of A student group launches campaign for equitable access to clean drinking water
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A group of graduate students at the University of Alberta launched a campaign on March 22…
Two First Nations sign boreal caribou protection agreement with feds
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) and Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) have signed an agreement…
‘Reservation Dogs’ wins two major Independent Spirit Awards
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Sunday, March 6, the 2022 Independent Spirit Awards presented the TV series Reservation Dogs with…
The family of Angel Cardinal is searching for answers about her death
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The family of Angel Cardinal is calling for justice and searching for answers about her tragic…
Calgary’s Reconciliation Bridge to be lit with Indigenous colours this year
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Calgary’s Reconciliation Bridge will be fitted with an upgraded lighting system this year to illuminate in…
Blood Tribe sets up Crime Stoppers chapter
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kainai Nation has established the first Indigenous-led Crime Stoppers chapter, the Lethbridge Herald reports. Blood Tribe…
Alberta begins roll-out of new K-6 curriculum
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On March 10, 2022 the government of Alberta announced that the implementation of its controversial primary…
Xavier Kataquapit: Doomed Is not a way forward
by Xavier Kataquapit (www.underthenorthernsky.com) – Hints of spring are all about with warmer days now and our record snow banks are slowly melting. This winter…
Geographical Names Board of Canada appoints Indigenous Advisor
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter (ANNews) – On March 2, 2022 the government of Canada announced the appointment of a new Indigenous Advisor…