AFN National Chief explains her concerns about Canada’s Emergency Act
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Wednesday February 23, 2022 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald held a…
Politics
Russia invades Ukraine – western world pledges varying amounts of support to Ukraine
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this week, Russia began a large-scale military attack on Ukraine on the orders of Russian…
Controversial Emergency Act revoked in response to the dismantled blockades and occupation of Ottawa
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On February 14, 2022 Canada made history as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enacted the Emergencies Act,…
Alberta begins to lift COVID health measures – some say it’s too soon
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Since Monday, students and youth 12 years and younger attending in-person classes are no longer required…
Feds enact emergency measures and the blockades begin to dismantle
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On February 14, 2022 Canada made history as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enacted the Emergencies Act,…
Wood Buffalo councillor refuses to resign, denies remarks were anti-Indigenous
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo councillor is refusing calls for him to step down after…
Saskatchewan First Nation leaders speak out against the “freedom” convoy
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – First Nation leaders in Saskatchewan are adding their voices to the growing list of Indigenous Nations…
First Nations Leadership Council strongly condemns “Freedom Convoy” movement across Canada
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) – The so-called “Freedom Convoy” is legitimizing false opinions and misinformation regarding COVID-19 that put the health…
Ontario First Nations speak out against anti-vaxx convoy in Ottawa
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Algonquin Nation has issued a statement saying that it does not in any capacity support…
Indigenous delegation meeting the Pope in March
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – An Indigenous delegation will travel to the Vatican to meet Pope Francis in late-March, after the…