International Indigenous Tourism Conference Puts Alberta on the Global Stage
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the first time, the International Indigenous Tourism Conference has been welcomed to Edmonton — and…
February 2026
ITAC CEO Keith Henry reflects on the growth of Indigenous Tourism in Canada
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As Indigenous tourism gains momentum across Canada, Keith Henry, Métis leader and CEO of the Indigenous…
Stephanie Harpe Speaks Out on Human Trafficking Day: Protecting Youth and Communities
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Feb, 22, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Cree, Dene, and Métis advocate Stephanie Harpe shared…
Building Indigenous Tourism: Teresa Ryder Speaks at 13th International Conference
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton recently hosted the 13th annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference, drawing over 1,000 delegates from 14 countries….
First Nations challenge approval of separatist petition in court again
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Multiple First Nations are challenging Alberta’s UCP government in court for changing the law to enable…
Walking for Justice: Nikki Goodswimmer and Edmonton’s Valentine’s Day Memorial March
By Chevi Rabbi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Nikki Goodswimmer, the Valentine’s Day Memorial Walk in Edmonton is far more than an annual…
From Soap to Sky: How Lauren Moberly Builds Business and Preserves Heritage
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Lauren Moberly, entrepreneurship became a path to both independence and cultural preservation. After raising her…
Medicine Hat Joins Valentine’s Day Walk Honouring MMIWG2S
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Valentine’s Day, while many Canadians celebrated with flowers and chocolates, Medicine Hat residents took to the…
First Nations express condolences for victims in Tumbler Ridge and Kitigan Zibi
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – First Nations leaders from across Canada are expressing condolences after children were killed in shootings in…
Naatowápitao’ohkánnao’p opens as Holy Gathering Space in Calgary
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Calgary is now home to a Holy Gathering Place for the urban Indigenous population, courtesy of…