Alberta Native News has openings for part-time Indigenous Issues Reporters
(ANNews) – Alberta Native News is pleased to announce we are hiring part-time reporters beginning as early as October 2020. This is a 6-month contract…
Politics
Grand Chief Morin says defaced Sir John A. MacDonald statue would not be welcome in Alberta
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – Months after the killing of George Floyd, the wake of his death is still being felt. Across the world statues…
Alberta Teachers Association President Calls for Curriculum Advisor to be Dismissed
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – On Wednesday August 27, 2020 the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) called for the resignation of Dr. Chris Champion from the…
Where is the diversity on Alberta’s curriculum review panel?
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – On August 13, 2020 Alberta’s NDP critic for women and LGBTQ Issues Janis Irwin called for the inclusion of more…
Cuts to environmental monitoring budget in Alberta’s oilsands are viewed as reckless
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – The Canadian Federal Government and the Alberta Provincial Government have agreed to make major budget cuts to environmental monitoring in…
New St. Albert transit centre gets a Cree name – nakî
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – The $30 million facility previously known as the Campbell Road Park and Ride Transit Centre in St. Albert, Alberta, will…
Alberta’s school reentry plan now includes masks for students Grade 4 and up. Is it enough to open safely?
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Government of Alberta has announced that it will be mandatory for Grade 4 to 12…
Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation announces inaugural Chief Executive Officer
(CALGARY-Alberta) — The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation’s (AIOC) Board of Directors has appointed Alicia Dubois to Chief Executive Officer of the AIOC effective September 1,…
Decriminalizing Illegal Drugs in Canada
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) is asking federal lawmakers to decriminalize possession of illegal drugs for personal,…
Joint agreement reached for continual improvements to Indigenous monitoring on the TMX project
(July 8, 2020) – The Canada Energy Regulator (CER), Trans Mountain Corporation (TMC) and the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion…