DWF amplifies Indigenous voices and raises awareness of the impact of residential schools
by Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – If you were tuned into a Canadian radio station in the mid 80’s, chances are you’ve…
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Grace Auger is among the new judges appointed in Alberta
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Kaycee Madu, has appointed eight new judges to the Alberta…
First Nations and Rocky Mountain House leaders investigate accusations of racism
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this month, an Indigenous man from O’Chiese First Nation was denied medical service for his…
Leaders urge all Canadians to join Indigenous people on their journey for justice and healing
by First Nations Leadership Council Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) -Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc released the Kamloops Indian Residential School Le Estcwéý (The Missing)…
Wab Kinew confronts Manitoba Reconciliation Minister Lagimodiere on residential school statement
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a dumpster fire of attempted reconciliation, the Manitoba Minister of Indigenous Relations has apologized for…
Calgary Stampede’s first Indian Princess passes away
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Gloria Jean Littlelight, 73, has moved on to Big Sky Country. On June 14, 2021, the…
Researchers say that TB at residential schools was no accident
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Two experts in tuberculosis say the mass death from TB at residential schools was no accident,…
Feature artist for July 2021: Linda Wright
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – There’s a northern gem in the heart of the city. She’s Linda Wright, of Gwich’in heritage,…
Filmmaker Damian Abrahams receives the ESIO Gil Cardinal Legacy Award
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The 2021 award recipient of the Gil Cardinal Legacy Award has been announced. The winner is…
Much work and investigation is needed to bring peace to families of IRS victims
(July 15, 2021 – Kamloops) – Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc are calling on people worldwide to bear witness to a very important truth about Indigenous People…