BC Indigenous Leaders, Doctors, Nurses And Others Call For Closure Of Construction Camps
by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (April 21, 2020) – In general, B.C’s response to the pandemic appears to be showing promising results. On…
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Isolating to save lives in Northern Alberta First Nations
by Brandi Morin (ANNews) – Alice Rigney, 68, peeks out her kitchen window to see how the weather is looking outside. But, as she pauses…
Alberta’s First Nations leaders acted swiftly to protect their communities
(ANNews) – The COVID 19 pandemic didn’t seem real to Americans until early March when actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson tested positive with the…
The Coliseum Inn helps shield Edmonton’s homeless from COVID-19
by Brandi Morin (April 20, 2020) – The Coliseum Inn, located in north Edmonton, has opened its doors in partnership with Homeward Trust and Boyle…
Prime Minister announces support for Indigenous businesses
(April 18, 2020) – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced up to $306.8 million in funding to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses, and…
Alberta Native News Is Hiring Indigenous Issues Reporters
(ANNews) – Alberta Native News is pleased to announce we are hiring 2 part-time reporters beginning as early as April 2020. This is a 12-month…
Métis Nation of Alberta announces province-wide COVID-19 relief action plan
EDMONTON, April 6, 2020 /CNW/ – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has released its Interim COVID-19 Support Plan that is accessible to all Métis Nation…
Judy Everson and her family’s cultural journey
(ANNews) – An Indigenous lady and her 2 daughters, along with her husband and son have become an inspiration to their communities in Southern Alberta…
First Nations youth enjoy Hockey Hooky
(ANNews) – Over 7000 excited students were bused into Rogers Place and played hooky from school on February 25 to watch the Edmonton Oil Kings…
Richard Van Camp’s The Lesser Blessed is longlisted for Canada Reads 2020
(January 2020) – Douglas & McIntyre is pleased to announce that The Lesser Blessed, by Richard Van Camp, has been longlisted for CBC Canada Reads 2020. The final five books…