Ben Calf Robe Powwow unites culture with community
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Powwow season arrived last month in central Alberta’s Edmonton region. By mid-May, two of Alberta’s earliest…
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National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrated at Alberta Legislature Grounds
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous culture, music and community were celebrated on the Alberta Legislature Grounds during a National Indigenous…
Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park gains a new 14-foot “Misi-mîkisak” beaded earring landmark
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – William Hawrelak Park in Edmonton now holds a striking new Indigenous public art landmark, as Cheyenne…
FN leaders call on Alberta Premier’s executive director to resign
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – First Nations leaders are calling on Premier Danielle Smith to apologize and fire her office’s executive…
Arsan Buffin brings Indigenous comedy, storytelling, and emerging voices to the stage
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Arsan Buffin says his work in the arts has grown from years of community involvement, storytelling,…
Samson Cree Nation celebrates Pride through culture, kinship and inclusion
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Samson Cree Nation Chief Izaiah Swampy-Omeasoo joined community members on June 13 for the annual Pride…
From Scooped Childhood to Couture: D’Arcy J. Moses on Survival, Fashion, and Rebuilding in a Changing Industry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For D’Arcy J. Moses, fashion has never simply been about clothing. It became a path back to…
NiGiNan Housing Ventures highlights lived experience, culture, and collaboration at the Heart of the City Gala
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Heart of the City gala hosted by NiGiNan Housing Ventures brought together frontline workers, Indigenous leaders,…
5th Annual Tipi Village Returns to Ponoka Stampede Week Celebrating Culture, Connection and Reconciliation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Tipi Village at the Ponoka Stampede continues to be a place where Indigenous and non-Indigenous…
Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – June 2026 – National Indigenous Peoples Month
Click here to read Alberta Native News – Digital Edition – June 2026 – National Indigenous Peoples Month Featuring the follow art available for purchase…