Feature artist for March 2024: Jackie Traverse
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jackie Traverse, a versatile Indigenous artist, expresses her creativity across a myriad of mediums, ranging from…
Culture
Launching a War Against Drugs to Reclaim Indigenous Communities
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the obscured corners of our prosperous First World Nation known as Canada, a tale of…
Seizing the opportunity: Keith Henry’s call to Indigenous youth in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the bustling landscape of Indigenous Tourism Canada, there’s a powerful voice echoing – a voice of…
Cree Hoop Dancer Dallas Arcand Jr. shines at the Alberta Country Music Awards
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dallas Arcand Jr., from the Alexander First Nation, embodies the talent and indigenous brilliance nurtured by…
Brushstrokes of Resilience: Jackie Traverse’s Artistic Odyssey
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jackie Traverse, a versatile Indigenous artist, expresses her creativity across a myriad of mediums, ranging from…
University of the Arts appoints first Indigenous board chair
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta University of the Arts (AUA) has appointed the first Indigenous chair of its Board…
Blue Quills University receives $2-million grant for Indigenous teacher training
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Treaty 6-based Indigenous university has received a $2-million grant from the Rideau Hall Foundation as…
Feature artist for February 2024: Gene Boshkaykin
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The cover of the February edition of Alberta Native News is a vibrant portrait of a…
Feature artist for Jan. 2024: Art of Mohan
(ANNews) – The striking image on the cover of the January 2024 edition of Alberta Native News is by Art of Mohan. For information contact…
NLC student Roxanne Calahasin: Helping children and their families grow
(NLC) – Roxanne Calahasin always wanted to be a teacher and once she had her own children, she truly understood the importance of providing exceptional…