New book helps Inuit children see themselves in early reading books
by Kinnukana (ANNews) – A heartfelt new children’s book, Sanikpiaq and Amagana Go Ice Fishing, has been released, offering young readers a warm and engaging…
Culture
Edmonton Welcomes Delegates from Around the World to the Largest Indigenous Tourism Conference
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton will host the International Indigenous Tourism Conference from February 17 to 19, bringing together Indigenous…
Bear Grease Brings Indigenous Joy, Culture, and Connection to Stages Across Turtle Island
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – What began as a small creative idea has grown into one of the most celebrated Indigenous musical…
Plains Cree Author Shelly Nelson Shares Seven Grandfather Teachings Through Children’s Book
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Plains Cree author and knowledge keeper Shelly Nelson, from Onion Lake, Saskatchewan, is sharing Cree teachings…
Stevie Rachel Lawrence: Rising From a Bloodline of Survivors
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Stevie Rachel Lawrence, former Miss Alberta and celebrated international model, carries a story rooted not in…
New book links map-making to Blackfoot stories
By ANNews staff (ANNews) – A new title published by University of Alberta Press links the art of map-making with Indigenous storytelling and gives a…
AU Elder in Residence honoured for contributions to Indigenous literacy, advocacy, and teaching
Athabasca University’s Dr. Maria Campbell awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal (AU) – Dr. Maria Campbell, acclaimed Métis author, filmmaker, and Elder in Residence at…
KEHIW: Blazing a Contemporary Indigenous Sound in Electronic Music
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – KEHIW [ke-hew] is more than a DJ and producer – he is a visionary, a cultural…
Shane Chartrand: Cultural Custodian, Chef, Storyteller & Trailblazer in Indigenous Cuisine
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Shane Chartrand is more than a chef; he is a storyteller, cultural ambassador, and trailblazer in…
Bus That Carries Stories: How Indigenous Seniors Shaped Edmonton’s New ETS Bus Wrap
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – When the Aboriginal Seniors Centre in Edmonton was approached to help design a new ETS bus…