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…
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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…
Kapawe’no First Nation confirms painful truths at former Grouard Mission site
March 1, 2022 (Kapawe’no First Nation, Treaty 8) – The painful results of ground penetrating radar (GPR) and specialized drone to identify anomalies that have…
Report: Black and Indigenous inmates experience more ‘use of force’ incidents in prison
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last week, the Office of the Correctional Investigator presented an annual report to parliament that suggested…
Wood Buffalo councillor refuses to resign, denies remarks were anti-Indigenous
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo councillor is refusing calls for him to step down after…
Saskatchewan First Nation leaders speak out against the “freedom” convoy
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – First Nation leaders in Saskatchewan are adding their voices to the growing list of Indigenous Nations…