Alberta announces COVID support funding for five First Nations colleges
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – Earlier this month, it was announced that the Alberta Government will supply each of Alberta’s five First Nations colleges with…
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Alberta’s school reentry plan now includes masks for students Grade 4 and up. Is it enough to open safely?
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Government of Alberta has announced that it will be mandatory for Grade 4 to 12…
Hockey Night in Treaty Six Traditional Territory
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – On Sunday July 26, Edmonton opened its doors to the 11 NHL teams who will be taking part in the…
NAFC launches campaign to tackle COVID-19 misconceptions among urban Indigenous communities
(ANNews) – July marks the launch of a new digital campaign, Take Care in COVID, from the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) to help address COVID-19 myths and misinformation…
Mixed COVID messages leave parents and teachers concerned about schools opening
by Jake Cardinal (July 23, 2020) – Over the past few days, Alberta has seen a jump in COVID-19 cases which has brought the amount…
Hinshaw condemns COVID-19 discrimination against Siksika members and praises leaders
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – The Siksika First Nation has acted quickly, transparently and proactively to control spread of the COVID-19 virus. In early July,…
Edmonton’s June relaunch
by Jake Cardinal (June 23, 2020) – In recent days there have been a number of Edmonton restaurant closures due to fears of COVID-19. The…
Elder Betty Letendre and ECSD teach traditional knowledge to Indigenous youth
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – June, also known as National Indigenous History Month, is upon us and despite everything happening around the globe it is…
Free disposable face masks are now available in Alberta
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – As part of Alberta’s re-launch strategy, non-medical facemasks are now available for free at three major fast food franchises: A&W,…
Prime Minister announces much needed support for Indigenous peoples and communities
(May 29, 2020) – COVID-19 has exacerbated many existing challenges already facing Indigenous peoples, particularly those who live in remote areas. The Government of Canada…