Dene laws and spiritual stories help in examining human-made climate challenges facing Mother Earth

by MBC News | Apr 2, 2026

By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Windspeaker.com Mother Earth is Our Elder: A Northern Indigenous Perspective on the Climate Crisis blends author Katłįa’s perspective as a woman from Dënéndeh with the stories and wisdom of Dene Elders and knowledge...

BTES seeing a decrease in overdose calls

by MBC News | Apr 2, 2026

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Herald The Blood Tribe Emergency Services (BTES) has received zero overdose-related emergency calls since last December, marking a significant milestone for the Blood Tribe. This three-month period...

‘Mainstream Canadians need to listen,’ to the truth behind Indigenous food sovereignty, says Indigenous farmer

by MBC News | Apr 2, 2026

Photo: Jacob Beaton and Anthony Truong Swan welcome attendees at the screening of Tea Creek at Totem Hall on March 19. / Ina Pace By Ina Pace Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Squamish Chief Indigenous agriculture documentary Tea Creek screened at Squamish’s...

Fort Edmonton Park Storytelling Connects Visitors to Indigenous Voices

by MBC News | Apr 1, 2026

Photo: Genevieve Olivier, Anna Cousins,Lex Wolfe are Indigenous storytellers at Fort Edmonton Park. Photo supplied. By Chevi Rabbit Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News This winter, visitors at Fort Edmonton Park had an opportunity to hear...

Indigenous operators struggle for equal pay, training equity as most First Nations deal with ‘appallingly insufficient water supply’

by MBC News | Apr 1, 2026

Photo: Water operators in Indigenous communities face burnout-level challenges, often for far less pay than their municipal counterparts receive. Water Movement By George Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Macleod Gazette A lack of good water infrastructure...