Steven Thomas wins Peace Hills Trust art contest
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This year’s winner of the Peace Hills art competition – Steven Thomas – was formally acknowledged…
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Celebrating the innovation and resilience of Indigenous tourism
(ANNews) – Indigenous Tourism Alberta has announced the winners of its second annual awards gala at the ITA Gathering held at River Cree Resort and…
More up-and-coming authors partake in Indigenous Writers Circle
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Audible’s Indigenous Writers Circle program, which connects up-and-coming Indigenous writers with mentors, is back with a…
TD supports emerging Indigenous artists through the OHSOTO’KINO Recording Bursary program
Sponsored by TD (ANNews) – An amazing development initiative through the National Music Centre (NMC) is providing new platforms and career opportunities for aspiring musicians…
Indigenous team to challenge Mount Denali
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – What originally began as nothing more than “just an idea,” has suddenly evolved into a major…
‘The Healing Language of Alex Janvier’ – on exhibit at [email protected] until November 20
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Healing Language of Alex Janvier by world-renowned Denesuline artist, Alex Janvier, from Cold Lake First…
Tanya Ward-Schur shares insights into finding balance
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Tanya Ward-Schur describes herself as a helper in the Red Deer community. She was educated at…
Feature artist for October 2022: Alex Janvier
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The stunning art on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is “Han” by world…
Teresa Strong empowers women to get out of gang life
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous women, over the last 500 years, have been subjugated to systemic abuse and colonization. In…
Whimsical beadwork ‘Rainbow Jellyfish’ is a story of modern Métis experience for Krista Leddy
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Krista Leddy is a Métis artist currently located in Treaty Six territory. Her artwork has been…