Howie Miller Turns Comedy into a Platform for Indigenous Representation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Howie Miller, comedy is more than a punchline. It is a way to confront racism,…
2026
Edmonton MP Chief Billy Morin Joins Vote to Stay
EDMONTON, AB – Edmonton Northwest MP and former Enoch Cree Nation Chief Billy Morin recently announced his support for Vote to Stay, encouraging Indigenous Albertans…
Treaty 6 First Nations extend condolences following CFB Wainwright tragedy
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TREATY 6 TERRITORY — The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations is extending its condolences to the…
Kendra Jessie on Becoming the Representation She Needed and TikTok’s 2026 Indigenous Voice to Watch
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Indigenous youth growing up in small communities, seeing someone from a place like theirs’ succeed…
Featured artist for September 2026: Linus Woods
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the September 2026 Alberta Native News is titled ‘Bison: Every Child Matters” by acclaimed First Nations…
Their stories matter: Calgary’s Sisters in Spirit vigil calls for justice
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For 22 years, the Sisters in Spirit march and vigil has taken place across Alberta. Chantal…
Carving the Music: The evolving artistry of Patrick Calihou
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Whether shaping timber in his workshop or performing on stage with a guitar, Métis artisan Patrick…
After 35 years, Susan Aglukark is still finding new ways to tell her story
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Susan Aglukark, a career in music has become a journey of discovery, connecting Inuit identity,…
NDP MLA Brooks Arcand-Paul warns against promises of better treaties through Alberta separation
The Edmonton-West Henday MLA says First Nations treaty rights, sovereignty and the Crown’s ongoing obligations must remain central to Alberta’s separatism debate. By Chevi Rabbit,…
Travis Enright: Reconciliation Begins With Understanding Our Treaty Relationships
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “You can’t respect something if you don’t know what it is,” said Indigenous Anglican priest Travis…