Ermineskin Cree Nation Powwow Grand Entry: An inspirational experience
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Ermineskin Cree Nation 2023 Powwow Celebrations took place over the past weekend at the Maskwacis Bear…
May 2023
Papaschase drone fleet helps nation members to serve the community
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On May 24, Papaschase First Nation provided a public demonstration of its new drone technology that…
New book honours Indigenous war veterans
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Author Jean Miso has a new book out, which gathers and chronicles the stories of Indigenous…
Alberta election could result in first Indigenous MLA since 2015
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Legislature has been without Indigenous representation since 2015, but that appears likely to change…
Edmonton Folk Music Festival announces stellar lineup: Feist, Fleet Foxes, Old Crow Medicine and more
Edmonton, AB – The summer festival season in Edmonton is going to be outstanding this year. One of the gems of the city – The…
Feature Artist for March 2023: Bill Roy
(ANNews) – The thought provoking image on the cover of the March 2023 edition of Alberta Native News is by Bill Roy. He is a…
Feature artist for February 2023: Rick Noname
(ANNews) – The striking image on the cover of the February edition of Alberta Native News is by Cree artist Rick Noname. His use of…
Feature Artist for January 2023: Art of Mohan
(ANNews) – The whimsical image on the cover of the January 2023 edition of Alberta Native News is by Art of Mohan. For information contact…
Ben Calf Robe Pow Wow returns to celebrate dancing, drumming and First Nations culture
by Paula E. Kirman (ANNews) – The 39th Annual Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow Wow took place on May 13th at Clarke Stadium. This was…
Alberta wildfires continue impact on Indigenous communities
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Almost a third of the 23 wildfires of note categorized by the Alberta government impact First…