Alberta First Nations criticize federal UNDRIP legislation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) calls on governments to “consult…
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Elder Gilman Cardinal’s path to eldership leads to positive change for Indigenous people
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The road to Indigenous eldership takes time as it is sacred work. Elder Gilman Cardinal began his path…
AHS increasing accessability for Indigenous people
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta Health Services (AHS) marked National Indigenous Peoples Day by announcing an expansion of support for…
Wabun Tribal Council challenges Government’s Metis Agreement in court
by Xavier Kataquaput (ANNews) – The federal government is pushing through legislation regarding Metis recognition that will greatly affect First Nations without consultation and participation….
Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – National Indigenous Peoples Day Edition 2023
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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day across Alberta on June 21
by Matthew Levine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Communities across Alberta are coming together in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on the 21st…
Celebrating National Indigenous People Day in and around Edmonton
by Matthew Levine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Throughout National Indigenous History Month there are numerous celebratory events taking place across Alberta. Many of…
Indigenous Senator Margaret Dawn Anderson brings lived experience to Senate
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On December 12, 2018, Margaret Dawn Anderson was appointed as Senator of the Northwest Territories (NWT) making history…
Survivors help search for unmarked graves in St. Albert
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A University of Alberta archaeologist is searching for unmarked graves in St. Albert with the assistance…
First Indigenous CMA president commits to apology for medical harms
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has begun the process of apologizing to First Nations, Metis and…