Art Gallery of Alberta appoints new TD Curator of Indigenous Creativity
Edmonton, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) has announced Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild as the new TD Curator of Indigenous Creativity. This role strengthens Indigenous…
Culture
Beautiful beadwork, moccasins, ribbon skirts and much more at Metis Cree-ations
by Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Tracy and Candace Lussier are the mother-daughter-duo behind the culturally enchanting and artistically mesmerizing clothing and…
Xavier Kataquapit: We need to do more
by Xavier Kataquapit (underthenorthernsky.com) – I was raised knowing many people in my circle of family and friends who have had to deal with troubles and…
Feature artist for August 2024: Neepin Auger
(ANNews) – The stunning art on the cover of the August edition of Alberta Native News is by Neepin Auger. It was part of a…
Eleven Indigenous leaders receive King Charles III Coronation Medals at River Cree Resort
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On October 17, 2024, Alberta Senator Patti LaBoucane-Benson presented the King Charles III Coronation Medals at a…
MacEwan U values Indigenous lived experience in innovative cross appointment positions
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – It is no secret that within academia, the valuable voices of Indigenous scholars are drastically underrepresented. The Canadian Association of…
A tribute to Murray Sinclair – a champion of Indigenous rights and a brilliant TRC visionary
by ANNews staff (ANNews) – His Honour, Murray Sinclair, a former senator and judge, and the chief commissioner of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission passed…
Edmonton Kaleido Festival features Indigenous cultural program
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A fabulous fall season crept up on Edmonton this year, and with it came the Kaleido…
Cree artist shares beadwork and moose hide craftsmanship
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Through her exquisite beadwork and traditional moose hide craftsmanship, Taylor Fehr is working to expand upon…
Métis recovery community in Smoky Lake County scheduled to open in 2026
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new provincially funded addictions recovery community is slated to open in Smoky Lake County, located…