Xavier Kataquapit: We need to do more
by Xavier Kataquapit (underthenorthernsky.com) – I was raised knowing many people in my circle of family and friends who have had to deal with troubles and…
Politics
Indigenous youth leaders urge Canada to prioritize health, education and cultural representation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Indigenous Reporter (ANNews) – The Senate Standing Committee on Indigenous Peoples heard testimony on Oct. 30 from young Indigenous leaders…
Alberta Treaty Chiefs slam feds over Clean Water Act as Ottawa denies legal duty to provide safe drinking water
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Chiefs from Treaty First Nations in Alberta met with the minister of Indigenous Services Canada to…
MNA parliamentary petition asks feds for Parole Board reforms
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has launched a petition asking the federal government to reform…
New report shows drug poisoning crisis disproportionate impact on First Nations
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Rep (ANNews) – First Nations people continue dying of drug poisoning at a disproportionate rate compared to the non-First…
Tsuut’ina introduces Idanaguts’ishoti program for youth aging out of care
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Tsuut’ina Nation has established a new program to assist young adults who are transitioning out of…
Jodi Stonehouse: Championing Water Rights for Farmers and Indigenous Peoples
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, a political contender for the Alberta NDP leadership race, brings a unique blend…
Efforts underway to find Michel Band descendants to establish Michel Callihoo Nation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Michel Callihoo Nation Society (MCNS) is in search of people who are descended from members…
New book does a deep-dive into the political journey of Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney
by Matthew Levine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jeremy Appel, an independent journalist, published his first book, Kenneyism: Jason Kenney’s Pursuit of Power, on…
New draft Alberta K-12 curriculum criticized for not being much of an improvement from 2021 version
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta Education has released its long-awaited draft social studies curriculum after the previous draft in 2021…