Feature artist for February 2026: Isaac Murdoch
(ANNews) – Isaac Murdoch, a celebrated member of Serpent River First Nation, is a world renowned artist, as well as a singer, songwriter, educator, and…
April 2026
Feature artist for January 2026: Timothy Raven Mohan
(ANNews) – The stunning art on the cover of the January 2026 edition of Alberta Native News is titled “Who?” by Timothy Raven Mohan courtesy…
Feature artist for December 2025: Roger Noskiye
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the December 2025 Alberta Native News is by Roger Noskiye, a talented Indigenous artist from the…
Taza Development aims to build economic independence through Tsuut’ina culture
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new mixed-use development on Tsuut’ina Nation’s reserve aims to combine economic growth with First Nations…
Toasted Sister: Indigenous Food, Storytelling, and the Meaning Behind Every Plate
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Approaching Indigenous food as both a reporter and a curious listener, I found that Andi Murphy’s…
Blackfoot Crossing: A Living Treaty Site Driving Indigenous-Led Tourism in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As National Tourism Week highlights travel experiences across Canada, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is being recognized…
Workshop teaches Indigenous filmmakers how to pitch their stories
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Participants gathered at Kakio Studio Café on April 16 for a hands-on pitching workshop hosted by…
Calgary designer builds fashion brand grounded in cultural resurgence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – At 41, Calgary-based Indigenous fashion designer Stephanie Gamble is building a career that bridges fashion, cultural…
Alberta’s healthcare hinges on function, not structure, says rural anesthesiologist
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dr. Alika Lafontaine, a rural anesthesiologist in Grande Prairie and former president of the Canadian Medical…
Dreamspeakers Festival returns to Edmonton
By Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival returns to Edmonton this week, running April 15 to 19,…