Paula Bailey: Advocating for education and cultural sensitivity in healthcare
By Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – Paula Bailey, a primary care nurse practitioner, proudly embraces her European and Indigenous heritage. As part of a growing demographic…
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Oil company seeks arrest of Woodland Cree First Nation chief
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – An oil company is attempting to have the chief of the Woodland Cree First Nation jailed for refusing to allow…
New book explores the legacy of Louis Riel
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The posthumous journey of Louis Riel from Canadian enemy to Canadian hero is as riveting as it is paradoxical. A…
Study looks at impact of herbicide on traditional plants in boreal forests
Athabasca University researchers partner with Bigstone Cree Nation to study impact of glyphosate on Labrador tea (AU) – For the past 15 years, Bigstone Cree…
Carson Cardinal: The importance of relationship in post-secondary education
(NLC) – When Carson Cardinal decided to pursue a degree in psychology, he knew that living close to the support provided by his friends, family,…
Toxic Drug Crisis Disproportionately Impacting Indigenous Peoples Calls for Emergency Joint Response
by the First Nations Leadership Council and the BC First Nation Justice Council (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) Last week the Province…
Calgary judge rules class-action defamation lawsuit against Catholic priest can proceed
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Calgary judge has struck down a motion seeking to block a class-action defamation lawsuit launched…
Métis Spring Festival returns to Servus Place in St. Albert: May 17 – 19
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Métis Spring Festival is returning to Servus Place in St. Albert this year from May…
Feature artist for March 2024: Jackie Traverse
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jackie Traverse, a versatile Indigenous artist, expresses her creativity across a myriad of mediums, ranging from…
Wah Pow Healing Lodge is hiring: Full Time Executive Director
Executive Director – Full Time Wah Pow Healing Lodge is an alcohol and drug treatment facility located in Beaver Lake Cree Nation. Operating since 1984,…