Sisters in Spirit pays homage to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This past October 4th was Sister in Spirit Day, which was created in order to bring…
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First Nation Police Forces to be provincially recognized by Alberta
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Proposed changes to the Police Act introduced on October 21, 2020 would formally recognize First Nations police…
Justice is needed in Nova Scotia to protect the Mi’kmaw fishers – violence should not be tolerated
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In order to better understand the situation unfolding in Nova Scotia, it is important to historicize…
Alberta Regional Chief Marlene Poitras calls on Prime Minister to stop the Racial Violence directed at Mi’kmaq Fishermen
(ANNews) – October 19, 2020, AmiskWaciwaskahikan (Edmonton, AB): In September 2020, the Sipekne’katik First Nation launched its own fishery, with the hopes of collecting data…
Supreme Court upholds ban on peremptory challenges – seen as a victory for racially diverse jury selection
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld legislation that put an end to peremptory challenges, a…
Canada proposes September 30 – Orange Shirt Day – as a National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In 1973, Phyllis Webstad was given an orange shirt by her grandmother on her first day…
Métis Nation Second World War Hero’s spouse to receive Recognition Payment in Edmonton
EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 7, 2020 /CNW/ – On October 7, 2020, WWII, Métis Veteran Walter Calahaisn’s spouse Myrtle Calahaisn received thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. President Audrey Poitras of…
Red Deer anti-racism protest erupts in violence by hate group counter protesters
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Violence occurred at an anti-racism rally in Red Deer on Sunday September 20, 2020. Organizers say…
Edmonton Police launch a new Advisory Council to address racism and how to improve policing
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Monday September 21, 2020 Edmonton’s police chief Dale McFee announced a commitment to action by…
National implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is urgent
By The Coalition for Rights of Indigenous Peoples (September 2020) – The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the…