Treaty 8 First Nations comes out of 2026 AGM with new name, water agreement with Dene Nation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta has voted unanimously to henceforth be known as Treaty 8…
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Carrying the Teachings Forward: Adrian LaChance’s Journey Through Men’s Traditional Dance
By Chevi Rabbit, local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Adrian LaChance, powwow dancing is more than a performance. It is a connection to ancestors, a…
Keeping Tradition Alive: Kathy Shuckahosee Shares the Meaning Behind Northern Traditional Dance
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Kathy Shuckahosee, dancing is more than movement. It is a connection to family, culture, community, and generations of…
Treaty No. 6 First Nations Raise Concerns Over Canada’s Proposed Fast-Tracking of Major Projects
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations is raising serious concerns about Canada’s proposed reforms…
The Spirit of the Drum: The Redcrow Family’s Journey of Love, Culture and Belonging
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the Redcrow family, the drum is more than music. It is a heartbeat, a connection…
Stepping Into the Vision of Alex Janvier: How Soul Symphony Brings a Master Artist’s Legacy to Life
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For generations of artists, collectors, and community members, the work of world-renowned Denesuline and Saulteaux artist…
Treaty No. 6 leaders meet PM and reaffirm united front on Treaty Rights
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations says it has reaffirmed its united commitment to…
Dancing for Healing: Selena Medicine Shield shares the meaning behind the Jingle Dress
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Selena Medicine Shield, entering the powwow circle in a jingle dress is about healing, prayer, connection,…
Montana First Nation celebrates Killarney Lake Solar Farm grand opening, creating new opportunities for future generations
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Montana First Nation celebrated a major milestone in its clean energy journey on July 14 with…
Carrying Healing and Tradition: Martina Desjarlais’ Journey as a Jingle Dress Dancer
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Martina Desjarlais, jingle dress dancing is more than a dance. It is a connection to…