‘Reservation Dogs’ wins two major Independent Spirit Awards
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Sunday, March 6, the 2022 Independent Spirit Awards presented the TV series Reservation Dogs with…
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The family of Angel Cardinal is searching for answers about her death
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The family of Angel Cardinal is calling for justice and searching for answers about her tragic…
Calgary’s Reconciliation Bridge to be lit with Indigenous colours this year
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Calgary’s Reconciliation Bridge will be fitted with an upgraded lighting system this year to illuminate in…
Blood Tribe sets up Crime Stoppers chapter
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kainai Nation has established the first Indigenous-led Crime Stoppers chapter, the Lethbridge Herald reports. Blood Tribe…
Alberta begins roll-out of new K-6 curriculum
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On March 10, 2022 the government of Alberta announced that the implementation of its controversial primary…
Xavier Kataquapit: Doomed Is not a way forward
by Xavier Kataquapit (www.underthenorthernsky.com) – Hints of spring are all about with warmer days now and our record snow banks are slowly melting. This winter…
Geographical Names Board of Canada appoints Indigenous Advisor
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter (ANNews) – On March 2, 2022 the government of Canada announced the appointment of a new Indigenous Advisor…
Metis Nation of Alberta appeals court decision regarding provincial consultation policy
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has appealed a recent court decision regarding the Alberta government’s…
Fort McKay First Nation partners with developer on St. Albert urban village
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Fort McKay First Nation and developer Landrex are splitting the cost of a $176-million urban village…
B.C. high-school students required to take Indigenous studies courses for graduation
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On March 4, 2022 the government of B.C. announced that all secondary students in the province…