Enbridge takes ‘next step’ on reconciliation journey
By David Coll (Calgary) – Enbridge’s first Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan has articulated 22 measurable and publicly reportable commitments. With energy pipelines and infrastructure that…
Environment
15 First Nations, BC and Canada announce joint accomplishments to protect BC’s North Coast
Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Prince George, BC – On February 5, 2023, at the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5), 15 First Nations jointly announced two commendable initiatives…
Employment opportunity: Community-Based Monitoring Program Coordinator
(Alberta) – The Alberta Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas has a position open for a Community-Based Monitoring Program Coordinator. Closing: January 31, 2023 Are…
Indigenous team to challenge Mount Denali
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – What originally began as nothing more than “just an idea,” has suddenly evolved into a major…
Indigenous CEO of Jack59 aims to sustain and support!
by Deena Goodrunning (ANNews) – There is a certain modern day Indigenous steward who is making a big impact on Turtle Island. Her name is…
Chief Desmond Bull urges leaders to prepare for Climate Change
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Chief Desmond Bull is passionate about ensuring that the next generation can inherit a future containing…
Deloitte releases new report on fighting climate change through reconciliation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Consulting firm Deloitte has released a new report that says Canada’s climate and reconciliation commitments go…
Edmonton’s river valley moves closer to becoming an urban national park
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On March 14, 2022 the Government of Canada announced that they were working with the city…
Two First Nations sign boreal caribou protection agreement with feds
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) and Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) have signed an agreement…
World’s Largest Protected Boreal Forest sees major expansion
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Mikisew Cree Nation is celebrating the expansion of the Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Park in Northern…