Alberta announces recovery communities on-reserve but immediate help is needed
By Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On July 5, 2023, the Alberta government and Tsuut’ina Nation announced they had signed a Memorandum…
Politics
Legislature sees 3 Indigenous MLAs elected for first time since 2008
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The results are in from the 2023 Alberta provincial election and there will be three Indigenous…
Alberta Election Outcome: UCP retains control but with a difference
By Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On May 29, 2023, Albertans voted to stay the course following the provincial election. However, the…
Controversy amps up over who represents the Papaschase First Nation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Papaschase First Nation (PFN) has successfully applied for an injunction against several people and entities it…
Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery. Indigenous groups celebrate but say questions remain
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Vatican statement rejecting the Doctrine of Discovery, which was used to justify the conquest of…
FNFA pitches monetization for addressing Indigenous infrastructure gap
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) is calling on the federal government to fund First Nations…
Métis Nation of Alberta achieves official recognition
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is officially one step closer to being a sovereign nation within Alberta. On Feb….
New book about the Metis Nation puts a spotlight on reconciliation
(ANNews) – A new book released by the Métis Nation of Alberta chronicles the challenges and achievements of the Métis since their rights were recognized…
First Nations Educator’s Conference returns with hybrid format: Feb. 1 & 2
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The First Nations’ Educator’s Conference is back for 2023, with in-person attendance an option for the…
MNA citizens overwhelmingly approve new Constitution
(ANNews) – Citizens of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) have overwhelmingly adopted a new Constitution as the missing piece in their centuries long struggle…