Samantha Andreola shares the vision behind Shining Bear Designs
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On May 2nd, a beautiful and warm sunny day in the neighborhood of Cloverdale in South Surrey, BC,…
Culture
‘Revitalization on the Runway’ puts Indigenous creativity in the spotlight
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – MacEwan University’s Allard Hall will become a runway for Indigenous fashion on June 5. Revitalization on…
Blackfoot artist turns survival story into public art across Alberta
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A powerful voice in Alberta’s contemporary Indigenous art scene, Ryan Willert has built a visible creative…
Hip-Hop group BVD TRVDITIXNS marks debut album release at The Grindstone
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On a warm May night at The Grindstone Theatre, Edmonton hip-hop group Bad Traditions celebrated the release of…
Indigenous youth discuss technology, economic reconciliation and female empowerment
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – While youth represent the future of Indigenous leadership, Joel Gamache says that when it comes to…
Tara Brown: Deadly slang, positive energy and event photography
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Tara Brown, from Little Pine First Nation in Saskatchewan on Treaty 6 Territory, has lived in…
Bryce Morin: Representation really does matter – we’re still here, and our stories are alive
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Bryce Morin has emerged as a powerful voice in Indigenous theatre through his role as Danny…
3rd annual Red Dress Powwow in Calgary a ‘phenomenal’ success, says organizer
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This year’s third annual Red Dress Powwow in Calgary saw upwards of 2,000 attendees coming and…
Dreamspeakers Festival wraps successful run in downtown Edmonton
By Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This year’s Dreamspeakers Festival brought screenings, workshops, teachings, and community gatherings to several downtown spaces, including…
Feature artist for April 2026: Keegan Starlight
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – When the Calgary Flames approached Keegan Starlight in late 2025 about an Indigenous Celebration logo and…