Danielle Paradis

About

Danielle Paradis contributes to DeSmog Canada, and is an award-winning magazine writer, journalist, editor, educator, podcaster and mentor. She is a member of the Manitoba Metis Federation and lives in Treaty 6 (Edmonton, Alberta). She covers politics, arts and culture, Indigenous issues, and local news. Her profile of Dr. Wilton Littlechild won a 2023 Indigenous Journalism Association award for best profile.

Danielle has written for local and international audiences, as well as producing both audio and television journalism. Her work has appeared on Aboriginal Peoples Television (APTN) (โ€œThe Place that Thawsโ€), and in Canadaland, Chatelaine, The Walrus, and Macleans.

Danielle has a M.A. in learning and technology, and has taught journalism, focusing on advanced reporting and reporting on diverse communities at MacEwan University and Humber College. She has also worked for the Indigenous Friends Association, a non-profit organization that focuses on connecting traditional knowledge and digital technology for Indigenous youth. She speaks to groups regularly about Indigenous data sovereignty, journalism, arts and culture, writing, politics, and local government.

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โ€˜In a free Alberta, Aboriginal rights should not exist,โ€™ argued Fraser Institute fellow and WeUnify panelist Bruce Pardy.

โ€˜In a free Alberta, Aboriginal rights should not exist,โ€™ argued Fraser Institute fellow and WeUnify panelist Bruce Pardy.
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More than 400 people gathered in Red Deer for the launch of a new political party calling for an anti-Canada uprising.

More than 400 people gathered in Red Deer for the launch of a new political party calling for an anti-Canada uprising.
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Jeffrey Rath recently went on Fox & Friends to discuss the oil-rich province "becoming a U.S. territory."

Jeffrey Rath recently went on Fox & Friends to discuss the oil-rich province "becoming a U.S. territory."
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Even as the mood at Edmontonโ€™s annual expo turned cautious, industry still bet on public dollars to keep its net zero dream alive.

Even as the mood at Edmontonโ€™s annual expo turned cautious, industry still bet on public dollars to keep its net zero dream alive.
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American owner Nikola has filed for bankruptcy less than a year after the fueller was installed. Canada's Hydrogen Convention began Tuesday.

American owner Nikola has filed for bankruptcy less than a year after the fueller was installed. Canada's Hydrogen Convention began Tuesday.
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Retired politician Barry Penner is heading a Resource Works campaign taking aim at the provinceโ€™s climate and energy policy.

Retired politician Barry Penner is heading a Resource Works campaign taking aim at the provinceโ€™s climate and energy policy.
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The AER significantly underreports the number and scale of spills, says researcher Kevin Timoney.

The AER significantly underreports the number and scale of spills, says researcher Kevin Timoney.
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UCP pledges to abandon the provinceโ€™s net zero targets, and remove the designation of CO2 as a pollutant.

UCP pledges to abandon the provinceโ€™s net zero targets, and remove the designation of CO2 as a pollutant.
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Speaking at the UCP annual general meeting, the Premier took shots at the federal government and vowed not to โ€œbudge an inch.โ€

Speaking at the UCP annual general meeting, the Premier took shots at the federal government and vowed not to โ€œbudge an inch.โ€
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The Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Red Deer featured climate change denier Barry Cooper alongside other conservative influencers.

The Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Red Deer featured climate change denier Barry Cooper alongside other conservative influencers.