In Conversation with Josie Nepinak: Leadership, Loss and the Work of Creating Safe Spaces
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As communities across Canada prepare to mark Sisters in Spirit Day on October 4, it is…
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Edmonton Short Film Festival Brings Indigenous Voices Together for Truth and Reconciliation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Daniel Foreman, storytelling has been a lifelong practice. But after years of making films and…
Treaty 6 at 150: Nathaniel Arcand on Relationship, Responsibility and the Future
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “I think it’s identity, responsibility, family, future,” actor Nathaniel Arcand said, reflecting on what Treaty 6…
AFN outlines First Nations priorities ahead of Parliament and First Ministers meeting
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is calling on the federal government…
Edmonton Elks to honour Georgina Lightning during Indigenous Celebration Night
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Edmonton Elks will honour the life and legacy of Indigenous filmmaker, actor and community builder…
Learning to Be Strong and Vulnerable: Al Crawford’s Message to Indigenous Men
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative News (ANNews) – For Al Crawford, being a role model is not about presenting a perfect image. It is…
Rooted in Tradition: A People’s Store Built on Heritage, Purpose and Community
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Wendy Turcotte, Rooted in Tradition is more than a store. It is a place where…
From a Little Box of Beads: How Chloe Buffalo Reclaimed Her Culture and Independence
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Chloe Buffalo is the founder of Van Isle Bead Supply, she is an artist, and beadworker…
”You Have to Become the App”: Why Traditional Hand Tools Beat Modern Technology
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In an era dominated by computerized woodworking tools, Métis carver Patrick Calihou applies a simple ancestral…
Carbon capture conference side panel discusses Indigenous partnership
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Besides an opening prayer from O’Chiese First Nation Elder Theresa Strawberry, there was scant Indigenous representation…