July 21st is Indigenous Day at KDays in Edmonton
July 20, 2025 (Edmonton, Alberta)— KDays rolls into day four on Monday, July 21, with Indigenous Day. This full-day celebration of Indigenous culture, creativity and community…
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Tree planting frenzy kicks off the summer in Edmonton’s Kihcihkaw Askî
Photos and article by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The city of Edmonton’s Root for Trees initiative has again opened its doors,…
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…
Hoop dancer Ayla Bull honours her family’s legacy
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In Alberta, female hoop dancers are a rarity, but Ayla Bull, a three-generation hoop dancer from…
Poundmaker’s Treatment Centre marks 51 Years of Community Healing and Cultural Reconnection
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre has gained global recognition for its groundbreaking approach, which seamlessly integrates cultural…
Calgary Public Library offers Powwow Trail 101
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the second year, Calgarians have the chance to learn everything they’ve wanted to know about…
Dancer Kenton Alook preserves and promotes Métis culture through jigging
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jigging is a traditional Métis dance that’s existed on Turtle Island for hundreds of years and…
A conversation with Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Margaret Holloway
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess holds many roles and responsibilities. Not only does she represent…
Beauty Queen spotlights the beauty of Indigenous culture and peoples
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous beauty shines everywhere on Turtle Island, and one example of a shining Indigenous beauty is…
Métis Spring Festival returns to Servus Place in St. Albert: May 17 – 19
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Métis Spring Festival is returning to Servus Place in St. Albert this year from May…