Jeremy Appel Archives

FN chiefs raise concerns about government and separatist lawyers talking outside of court

by MBC News | Apr 10, 2026

Photo: A Defend the Treaties Rally was held outside the courthouse in Edmonton on April 8 while lawyers for the First Nations argued against Alberta separation from Canada. (Photo from Facebook post). / Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Jeremy...

First Nations rally in Edmonton as court hears arguments from ACFN and Blackfoot nations on separatist petition

by MBC News | Apr 9, 2026

Photo: First Nations chiefs spoke at an April 8 rally in Edmonton, across the street from the courthouse where lawyers for Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy were attempting to halt the collection of signatures for an Alberta independence...

Assembly of Treaty Chiefs votes no-confidence in UCP government

by MBC News | Mar 6, 2026

Photo: An umbrella organization representing chiefs from Treaties 6, 7 and 8 Territories has called on the Legislative Assembly of Alberta to hold a vote of non-confidence in Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP. Image from Facebook. / Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism...

AFN criticizes travel advisory for First Nations people entering the U.S

by MBC News | Mar 5, 2026

By Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is backing the cross-border Jay Treaty Alliance’s criticism of a recent Canadian government travel advisory urging First Nations people to carry a Canadian...