Samson Cree Nation celebrates Pride through culture, kinship and inclusion
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Samson Cree Nation Chief Izaiah Swampy-Omeasoo joined community members on June 13 for the annual Pride…
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From Scooped Childhood to Couture: D’Arcy J. Moses on Survival, Fashion, and Rebuilding in a Changing Industry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For D’Arcy J. Moses, fashion has never simply been about clothing. It became a path back to…
NiGiNan Housing Ventures highlights lived experience, culture, and collaboration at the Heart of the City Gala
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Heart of the City gala hosted by NiGiNan Housing Ventures brought together frontline workers, Indigenous leaders,…
5th Annual Tipi Village Returns to Ponoka Stampede Week Celebrating Culture, Connection and Reconciliation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Tipi Village at the Ponoka Stampede continues to be a place where Indigenous and non-Indigenous…
Métis Alt-Pop Artist Robin Cisek Blends Music, Identity, and Storytelling Across Summer Performances
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Métis alt-pop artist Robin Cisek is moving through a busy summer performance season, with appearances across…
Celebrating a Traditional Powwow at Enoch Cree Nation
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism initiative Reporter (ANNews) – One of Alberta’s first Powwows for the year was held on May 5-6 at Enoch First…
Feature artist for May 2026: Linus Woods
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the May 2026 Alberta Native News is titled ‘Space Rabbit Ready for Action” by acclaimed First…
Five Years of Healing: Indigenous Psychological Services Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – What started as one woman’s personal healing journey has grown into a nationally connected network of…
Building the Door: How an Indigenous Entrepreneur Turned Family Stories into a Publishing Movement
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the founder of Eaglespeaker Publishing, Jason Eaglespeaker, storytelling was never simply about books. It was…
Deaf, Two-Spirit Artist Continues to Grow Through Storytelling, Culture, and Creative Vision
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Torrie Ironstar, a Deaf, Two-Spirit Indigenous artist from Regina and a member of Carry the…