Treaty 8 Nations call for gov’t and churches to release all records to assist the search
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As some Canadians plan to celebrate Canada Day this year as normal, First Nations and their…
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Horrifying discoveries of unmarked graves demands urgent action from allies
(ANNews) – Just weeks after the horrifying revelation that the remains of 215 children were found in an unmarked grave at an Indian Residential School…
UBCIC Stands with Muslim Canadians in the Wake of Islamophobic Murder of Ontario Family
((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – June 8, 2021) – The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is devastated and angered over…
Ottawa’s Action Plan for the Nat’l Inquiry on MMIWG is fundamentally flawed, says NWAC
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – After two years, the Canadian Government has finally released an action plan for the National Inquiry…
Speaking Out: Removing Racist’s Names from our Public Centres is a good start
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last week, the remains of 215 First Nation children were found buried in a mass grave…
Treaty 8 Nations Speaking out: What is the UCP’s Philosophy on Reconciliation
by the Sovereign Nations of Treaty 8 June 3, 2021 (TREATY 8 TERRITORY) – As the original Cree and Dene Peoples, we affirm our connection to our…
Albertans call for name changes to Grandin Schools and other structures bearing his name
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In response to the recent discovery of a grave containing the remains of 215 First Nations…
AFN National Chief demands action for missing First Nations children and grave sites
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the below statement to mark the first day of Indigenous Peoples History month…
Remains of 215 Indigenous children discovered in Kamloops BC
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last week, in a gut-wrenching and triggering discovery, the remains of 215 Indigenous children were found…
Ethan Bear stands up against barrage of racist messages: “I’m proud of where I come from”
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this week the Edmonton Oilers completed their run in the 2021 NHL playoffs with a…