Controversy amps up over who represents the Papaschase First Nation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Papaschase First Nation (PFN) has successfully applied for an injunction against several people and entities it…
Politics
Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery. Indigenous groups celebrate but say questions remain
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Vatican statement rejecting the Doctrine of Discovery, which was used to justify the conquest of…
FNFA pitches monetization for addressing Indigenous infrastructure gap
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) is calling on the federal government to fund First Nations…
Métis Nation of Alberta achieves official recognition
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is officially one step closer to being a sovereign nation within Alberta. On Feb….
New book about the Metis Nation puts a spotlight on reconciliation
(ANNews) – A new book released by the Métis Nation of Alberta chronicles the challenges and achievements of the Métis since their rights were recognized…
First Nations Educator’s Conference returns with hybrid format: Feb. 1 & 2
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The First Nations’ Educator’s Conference is back for 2023, with in-person attendance an option for the…
MNA citizens overwhelmingly approve new Constitution
(ANNews) – Citizens of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) have overwhelmingly adopted a new Constitution as the missing piece in their centuries long struggle…
Onion Lake Cree Nation files lawsuit against Alberta’s Sovereignty Act
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A First Nation located on the border between Alberta and Saskatchewan is the first to launch…
NDP Indigenous relations critic slams lack of consultation on Bill 1
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta’s NDP Opposition has joined a chorus of Indigenous leaders in calling Premier Danielle Smith’s signature…
Treaty Chiefs Join to Oppose Alberta Sovereignty Act and Saskatchewan First Act
(ANNews) –The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations and the G4 in Treaty 7 Territory have joined Vice Chief Aly Bear of the Federation of…