Chief Sunshine pens letter to PM opposing co-operation agreement with Alberta
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine has written a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney…
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AFN criticizes travel advisory for First Nations people entering the U.S
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is backing the cross-border Jay Treaty Alliance’s criticism of a…
Assembly of Treaty Chiefs votes no-confidence in UCP government
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In an historic vote, an umbrella organization representing chiefs from Treaties 6, 7 and 8 has…
First Nations challenge approval of separatist petition in court again
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Multiple First Nations are challenging Alberta’s UCP government in court for changing the law to enable…
Artist Isaac Murdoch Speaks Out on Alberta Separation Referendum
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As Alberta faces discussions about a potential separation referendum, Indigenous artist and activist Isaac Murdoch is…
The Cost of Disbelief How the OneBC protest at UBC exposed the high price of settler anxiety
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Clash at the Dialogue Centre On January 22, the plaza at the threshold of the Indian Residential…
Healing through Podcasting: Native Calgarian’s podcast highlights Indigenous voices and rising hate in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “I am Red Thunderwoman, my colonial name is Michelle Robinson. I am a Sahtu Dene, a…
AFN Issues Advisory Warning for First Nations Travelling to the United States
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has issued an urgent travel advisory for First Nations citizens…
B.C. at a Crossroads: Indigenous Leaders Defend Declaration Act Amid Mining Shift
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous leaders in British Columbia are calling on the provincial government to stand firm on the…
Former Alberta Cabinet Minister launches “Forever Canadian” initiative to counter separation push
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EDMONTON — Former Alberta cabinet minister Thomas Lukaszuk is warning that renewed separatist efforts in Alberta threaten Canada’s unity, the…