Saddle Lake: Fighting the Spread of COVID-19
by Jake Cardinal (April 23, 2020) – “May I ask where you’re coming from? Have you traveled to any infected areas within the past ten…
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BC Indigenous Leaders, Doctors, Nurses And Others Call For Closure Of Construction Camps
by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (April 21, 2020) – In general, B.C’s response to the pandemic appears to be showing promising results. On…
Isolating to save lives in Northern Alberta First Nations
by Brandi Morin (ANNews) – Alice Rigney, 68, peeks out her kitchen window to see how the weather is looking outside. But, as she pauses…
Alberta’s First Nations leaders acted swiftly to protect their communities
(ANNews) – The COVID 19 pandemic didn’t seem real to Americans until early March when actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson tested positive with the…
The Coliseum Inn helps shield Edmonton’s homeless from COVID-19
by Brandi Morin (April 20, 2020) – The Coliseum Inn, located in north Edmonton, has opened its doors in partnership with Homeward Trust and Boyle…
Feature artist for April 2020: Christi Belcourt
(ANNews) – The stunning image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is by gifted artist and earth activist Christi Belcourt. It is…
Prime Minister announces support for Indigenous businesses
(April 18, 2020) – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced up to $306.8 million in funding to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses, and…
Tantoo Cardinal reflects on COVID19 from isolation in LA home
by Brandi Morin (ANNews) – The worldwide shutdown from the Coronavirus pandemic didn’t come as a surprise to Tantoo Cardinal. The acclaimed actress is isolating…
Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary and its partners launch Indigenous COVID-19 Task Force
(Calgary, AB April 15, 2020) – The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) and its community partners and stakeholders are coordinating efforts to support Calgary’s…
Xavier Kataquapit: A time to give thanks
by Xavier Kataquapit (www.underthenorthernsky.com) – A few months ago if anyone told me I would have to be staying at home, stopping all travel, dealing…