2025 Alberta Indigenous Games Are Set to Inspire Thousands: August 7-16
by Kinnukana (ANNews) – This August, the 2025 Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) returns to Edmonton once again for what promises to be the most powerful,…
Culture
Karen MacKenzie shares her understandings of ‘Wise Practices’
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Since hearing her mother’s advice, “be a good mixer,” Karen MacKenzie, Co-Founder and President of MacKintosh…
Wîhkwêntôwin Unveils Mural Celebrating Indigenous Roots and Community Unity
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The Wîhkwêntôwin Community League unveiled a mural painted by a local Indigenous artist on July 12, reflecting the inclusivity behind…
Encouragement and grace are fundamental teachings at UAlberta’s ATEP program
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – In a room of 25 people, it only takes one person to be moved by something heartfelt and transformative. Behind…
Miss Earth Canada 2025 is Hailey Hamelin-Wilson!
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, (ANNews) – Hailey Hamelin-Wilson from Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is the first ever Indigenous Canadian woman to hold…
Siksika Nation challenges Alberta’s lifting of coal mining ban in court
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Siksika Nation and the Blood Tribe are launching a court challenge of the Alberta government’s decision…
Tree planting frenzy kicks off the summer in Edmonton’s Kihcihkaw Askî
Photos and article by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The city of Edmonton’s Root for Trees initiative has again opened its doors,…
Founder Robyn Soulier-Ritchot discusses the journey behind Eagle Medicine Coaching
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Nature can only thrive within reciprocal relationships, where they need to be sustainable. Some know this…
Tipawan: Achieving balance with Leona Karakunte
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The word for a Cree person, nehiyawe, comes from the root word newo—meaning four. And in…
Reconciliation and nourishing our communities with Tanya Tourangeau
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous Knowledge is embedded in understanding that for anyone to come to know things differently, first…