The Cost of Disbelief How the OneBC protest at UBC exposed the high price of settler anxiety
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Clash at the Dialogue Centre On January 22, the plaza at the threshold of the Indian Residential…
January 2026
Singer, educator, Tammy Rae Lamouche co-hosts podcast bridging community and academia
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Miyo-wîcêhtôwin: Stories That Teach and Heal is an Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) initiative at the…
Mover and Shaker: Sheena T. Kaine Creates a Self-Defence Movement
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sheena T. Kaine is sparking a powerful self-defence movement, turning awareness into tangible action beyond protests….
The Confluence Opens a Free, Accessible Space for Indigenous Ceremony and Programming in Calgary
(Calgary, AB) – The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland and the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) are celebrating the grand opening of Naatowápitao’ohkánnao’p (Nah-doh-WAH-bee-doh-gah-nope)…
Warrior Women bring Cree Culture to the International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Edmonton
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Mackenzie Brown (Kamamak, which means “butterfly” in Cree) and Matricia Bauer (Isko-achitaw Waciy / ᐃᐢᑯ ᐃᐦᒋᑕ…
SACRID Beauty: A Brand with Culture and Commerce at Its Core
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jacqueline Buffalo of Montana First Nation is part of a growing wave of Indigenous women entrepreneurs…
Consent, Not Consultation : Alberta Treaty Chiefs Are Reclaiming the Pipeline Narrative
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – To hear Alberta government representatives reflect on their January 13th meeting, delegates of the Confederacy of…
Rooted in the Land, Leading with Purpose: Sherry Greene’s Vision for Indigenous-Led Sustainability
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton, Sherry Greene – known as Night Lodge Woman – is…
Healing through Podcasting: Native Calgarian’s podcast highlights Indigenous voices and rising hate in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “I am Red Thunderwoman, my colonial name is Michelle Robinson. I am a Sahtu Dene, a…
AFN Issues Advisory Warning for First Nations Travelling to the United States
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has issued an urgent travel advisory for First Nations citizens…