Indigenous issues front and centre at the 76th Emmys
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A star of the critically acclaimed FX series Reservation Dogs used his appearance at the 76th…
Social Issues
Province of Alberta endorses Sept. 16 as Walk a Mile in a Ribbon Skirt Day
(Edmonton) – Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson have officially declared September 16, 2024,…
Danielle Paradis: Shining a light on northern climate change and more
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In today’s ever-evolving media landscape, podcasts have emerged as a powerful platform for disseminating insightful and…
Wahkohtowin Child Care Society opens off-reserve office in Edmonton
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Drummers drummed in celebration almost immediately after Saddle Lake Cree Nation Chief Jason Whiskeyjack cut the…
Launching a War Against Drugs to Reclaim Indigenous Communities
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the obscured corners of our prosperous First World Nation known as Canada, a tale of…
Treaty 8 First Nations introduce law requiring children to stay in care of their nation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta have drafted a new law to ensure that children…
Charges dropped against Indigenous journalist in Edmonton
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A criminal charge faced by Indigenous journalist Brandi Morin for reporting on Edmonton police’s teardown of…
New reconciliation report focuses on improving mental wellness for Indigenous youth
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new report from global consulting firm Deloitte details recommendations on how to improve mental health…
Supreme Court approves federal Indigenous child welfare legislation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous leaders expressed relief in early February when the Supreme Court of Canada upheld Bill C-92,…
Wîhkwêntôwin is the new name of largest Edmonton neighbourhood
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The new name of Edmonton’s Oliver neighbourhood was revealed on Jan. 23 at a venue that…