What is an Urban Reserve? Edmonton’s Plan to Open New Economic Corridors
By Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Urban reserves are not a new idea in Canada, but the term may still be unfamiliar…
Politics
New funding for MMIWG Calls for Justice projected to be cut in half: CCPA report
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Canadian government is backsliding on its funding commitments for achieving the National Inquiry into Missing…
Treaty 8 chiefs warn independence vote could result in ‘civil disobedience’
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta’s grand chief has written an open letter to Premier Danielle…
Nisga’a Nation says it wasn’t consulted on proposed pipeline routes
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Nisga’a Nation in northwestern B.C. says it hasn’t been consulted on proposed routes for a new…
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…
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…