Siksika Nation signs health MOU with the Alberta Government
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Feb. 23, the Siksika Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alberta Health Services…
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Fort McKay Nations secure agreement with Alberta for Moose Lake Access Management
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Government and the Fort McKay First Nation have reached an agreement on an access…
Métis Nation of Alberta begins province-wide consultation on self-government Constitution
(Edmonton) – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is consulting with its citizens on a draft Constitution that will modernize its approach to self-government. Following…
Indigenous leaders say it’s time for a First Nation Governor General
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the wake of former Governor General Julie Payette’s resignation, many First Nations are calling for…
Despite vaccine shortages, Alberta will ease COVID restrictions on restaurants, gyms and kids’ sports
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the next four weeks, Canada’s vaccine deliveries will be cut in half with up to…
Lynn Beyak dodges calls for expulsion by resigning from the Senate
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Lynn Beyak, a senator who known for holding and preaching racist beliefs about Indigenous people, is…
Chief Tony Alexis criticizes Alberta’s vaccine roll out
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alexis Nakota Sioux Chief Tony Alexis is criticizing the roll out of vaccines in Alberta. In…
Albertans for Ethical Drug Policy call on government to re-open Lethbridge SCS
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A coalition promoting harm reduction policies to manage the opioid poisoning crisis is calling on the…
First Nations seek to intervene in court challenge of coal policy removal
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Bearspaw, Ermineskin and Whitefish First Nations are among those looking to intervene in a court…
Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker is the new Grand Chief of Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On January 7, 2021 the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations announced that it has appointed Okimaw…