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…
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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…
Geraldine Carriere: Empowering the Wild Woman Within
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Geraldine Carriere, a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, life and business coach, and performing artist,…
Regina Pats Announce Details For 2026 Indigenous Celebration Night
Regina, Sask. – The Regina Pats Hockey Club are proud to announce Indigenous Celebration Night, presented by George Gordon Developments Ltd., taking place on Saturday, February 7 when the Pats…
Singer, educator, Tammy Rae Lamouche co-hosts podcast bridging community and academia
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Miyo-wîcêhtôwin: Stories That Teach and Heal is an Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) initiative at the…
The Confluence Opens a Free, Accessible Space for Indigenous Ceremony and Programming in Calgary
(Calgary, AB) – The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland and the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) are celebrating the grand opening of Naatowápitao’ohkánnao’p (Nah-doh-WAH-bee-doh-gah-nope)…
Warrior Women bring Cree Culture to the International Indigenous Tourism Conference in Edmonton
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Mackenzie Brown (Kamamak, which means “butterfly” in Cree) and Matricia Bauer (Isko-achitaw Waciy / ᐃᐢᑯ ᐃᐦᒋᑕ…
Standing Chief: Jerry Saddleback’s journey through Indigenous social work and cultural reclamation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jerry Saddleback Jr., Plains Cree from Samson Cree Nation, Treaty No. 6 Territory, has embarked on…