Thousands rally across Alberta as labour and Indigenous leaders unite against UCP
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On May 29, the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) held a province-wide Day of Protest against…
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Indigenous leaders back Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew’s stance on Treaty Rights
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is earning plaudits from First Nations leaders for publicly disputing Alberta Premier…
Premier schedules referendum question for Oct. 19 – on whether to have a future separatist referendum
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Hours after NDP MLAs’ proposal to engage in consultation with First Nations before proceeding with an…
Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations Welcomes Court Ruling Against Separatist Petition
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations is welcoming a recent Alberta Court of King’s…
Otipemisiwak Metis Government joins First Nations in criticizing Red River Metis self-government bill
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Otipemisiwak Metis Government is proposing revisions to federal legislation that will implement a self-government treaty…
Dr. Alika Lafontaine: Healthcare System is Under Strain as Canada Faces Growing Gaps in Care
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dr. Alika Lafontaine says Canada’s healthcare system is entering a period where long-standing structures are no…
Gerrymandering Indigenous Voices: Electoral Redraw Raises Questions About First Nations Representation
By Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta’s electoral boundary fight is becoming a test of what the province means when it talks…
Court grants stay in counting separatism petition signatures
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Court of King’s Bench has ordered the chief electoral officer not to count signatures for…
FN chiefs raise concerns about government and separatist lawyers talking outside of court
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On the final day of court submissions aiming to halt the process of initiating an Alberta…
First Nations rally in downtown Edmonton as court hears arguments on separatist petition
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – First Nations chiefs from Treaties 6, 7 and 8 spoke at an April 8 rally in…