BGCBigs is recruiting mentors – to make a positive difference in the life of a child
by John Copley (ANNews) – Today we live in a complex world where permanent employment isn’t always available, where single parent families struggle to make…
Social Issues
Leader of Alberta’s opposition Rachel Notley responds to the final report on MMIWG
Statement from Rachel Notley, Leader of Alberta’s NDP Opposition, on the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls:…
National Inquiry calls for transformative change to eradicate violence against Indigenous women
Gatineau,QC, June 3, 2019– The National Inquiry’s Final Report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind…
Treaty 6 Grand Chief Littlechild says the withdrawal of the land acknowledgement is a sign of disrespect
(May 28, 2019) – “Disrespecful,” stated Dr. Wilton Littlechild, Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations, when he read the announcement of…
The Indigenous vote could be an Alberta Election Game Changer!
By ANNews Staff (April 2019) – Alexis Nakota Nation Chief Tony Alexis is reminding Indigenous people living in Alberta that the advance polls are open…
Alberta Party releases position paper on Indigenous Rights
(April 2019) – The Alberta Party recently unveiled a number of position papers that describe their platform for the Alberta 2019 Election. Their position paper…
Alberta NDP unveils election platform: Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
(April 1, 2019) – The Alberta NDP have unveiled their election platform and although the entire platform has relevance for the First Nations, Metis, Inuit…
Edmonton’s Food Bank addresses a broad range of needs – Beyond Food
(ANNews) – Edmonton’s Food Bank is offering a new program that goes beyond food to bring enhanced supports to its diverse clientele. The program, aptly…
Alberta Liberals launch Indigenous platform
(March 2019) – The Alberta Election will be held on April 16, 2019. On March 21, 2019 Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan announced the Alberta…
National Inquiry offers support for community gatherings and events: Deadline is April 2
Vancouver (March 2019 ) – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is offering funding assistance for organizations to host community…