The Town of Devon is an example of Rural Alberta’s new relationship with Treaties
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Second annual Treaty Six Day in the Town of Devon, Alberta was held on Saturday,…
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Town of Devon presents Treaty Six Day
(ANNews) – The Town of Devon is excited to celebrate its second annual Treaty Six Day on Aug. 23 and Aug. 27 in honour of…
Leah Omeasoo: The healing power of jingle dress dancing
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Leah Omeasoo-Gillette is a member of Samson Cree Nation, one of four reserves that make up…
Adrian LaChance: Heart, soul and powwow bound
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A good many people in Native country know Adrian LaChance as the man behind the mic,…
Harold Gadwa: Powwow can help heal intergenerational trauma
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Harold Gadwa is a well-known Cree Grass Dancer who believes Indigenous people can reconcile trauma caused…
Samson Cree Nation Councillor Katherine Swampy discusses powwows and advocacy
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Katherine Swampy is a Councillor of the Samson Cree Nation, a human rights advocate and a…
Powwow dancer reclaims her heritage through traditional dance
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Nyla Carpentier is a first-generation powwow dancer who is reclaiming her heritage in powwow and passing…
June 19: Live concert “Empowering our Youth” kicks off National Indigenous Peoples Week Edmonton
(ANNews) – A very special live concert will be held in Edmonton on June 19 to kick off the city’s National Indigenous Week and focus…
Acimowin Opaspiw Society announces memorial round dance in Saint Paul, Alberta
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Acimowin Opaspiw Society (AOS) is announcing the first of four Memorial Round Dances being held…
Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane wins top Canadian children’s book award
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – We are in the early stages of an Indigenous literacy renaissance, correcting Canadian history through informed…