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…
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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…
From Tragedy to Matriarch: The Rise of Sage Morin
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Matriarch was born from tragedy and grief. A symbol of Indigenous female strength and power,…
Darrell Chocolate brings Northern Art to the International Indigenous Tourism Conference
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Northwest Territories–born artist Darrell Chocolate is traveling south as a vendor to showcase northern Indigenous art at the…
Nathaniel Arcand: From ‘North of 60’ to ‘Sinners’: A career of storytelling and creative risk
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For more than three decades, Plains Cree actor Nathaniel Arcand has quietly and consistently reshaped what…
Artist Isaac Murdoch Speaks Out on Alberta Separation Referendum
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As Alberta faces discussions about a potential separation referendum, Indigenous artist and activist Isaac Murdoch is…