Panel discussion deals with police accountability in Alberta
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – A screening of the documentary “No Visible Trauma,” which details three cases of police brutality from the Calgary Police Service…
Racism
Study: Indigenous people face racism when using their Indian status cards
(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – Indian status card holders face stigma and discrimination on a daily basis when presenting them…
Film Review: ‘Bones of Crows’ – A dark movie that highlights the perseverance of Indigenous people
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Bones of Crows is a film that premiered at the Toronto International Film festival on September…
Hip Hop artist Cody Coyote shares his healing journey
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In recent years, Cody Coyote’s rise to fame has been undeniable. The talented artist often raps…
Roger Bilodeau gets 10 year sentence for his role in the death of Cardinal and Sansom
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Roger Bilodeau, who was found guilty of two counts of manslaughter in June for his role…
UBCIC Calls for Increased Justice, Transparency and Ethics
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – June 21, 2022) Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs…
April Eve Wiberg: Protect your community from targeted sexual exploitation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – It takes a strong person to use their life experiences and education to pursue justice for…
Alberta stops the Anti-Racism Act from moving forward
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – David Shepherd, MLA for Edmonton City Centre, put forward BILL 204, which aims to shed light…
Edmonton City Council hears MMIW call to action
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In late March 2022, the city of Edmonton heard calls to action from Indigenous people and…
Siksika Nation collecting accounts of anti-Indigenous racism in health care
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – After receiving an “overwhelming number” of reports from band members who have experienced racism and discrimination…