Treaty 8 Nations Speaking out: What is the UCP’s Philosophy on Reconciliation
by the Sovereign Nations of Treaty 8 June 3, 2021 (TREATY 8 TERRITORY) – As the original Cree and Dene Peoples, we affirm our connection to our…
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Feds must collaborate with Indigenous leaders and IRS survivors to investigate & protect burial sites
by the NCTR and the IRSHDC (June 2, 2021) – The discovery of an unmarked mass burial site at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School…
Albertans call for name changes to Grandin Schools and other structures bearing his name
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In response to the recent discovery of a grave containing the remains of 215 First Nations…
Confederacy of Treaty Six Nations dissolves historic protocol agreement with Alberta
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations are so disillusioned and upset with the Alberta government…
RMWB COVID outbreak is unmanageable and Kenny’s derogatory comment is palpable
By Jake Cardinal (April 28, 2021) – Alberta has reached its second highest total of active cases since the pandemic began with 20,938 active cases….
Hospitalization numbers soar to 594 in Alberta but no new restrictions are announced
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As Canada is experiencing the third wave of COVID-19, Alberta is particularly affected as the daily…
Northland School Division declines to pilot the Alberta draft K – 6 curriculum this fall
by Curtis Walty (Editor’s Note: The Alberta draft K to Grade 6 curriculum was released last month and it has been met with a great…
Treaty 8 Grand Chief Arthur Noskey Calls for Suspension of New Forestry Legislation
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta are calling on the Alberta Government to suspend new…
First Nations sue Alberta for alleged conflict of interest in the casino industry
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Two First Nations located in Alberta — the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Stoney Nakoda Nation —have…
Indigenous groups slam Alberta’s proposed new curriculum – What happens to Orange Shirt Day?
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Government of Alberta has released a draft of their revised kindergarten-to-grade six curriculum and announced…