Country musician Jarrid Lee Poitras speaks out against bullying
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jarrid Lee Poitras is a Canadian country musician, launching his newest album and speaking out against…
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First Annual Holiday Market at the River Cree, presented by Enoch Cree Nation: Dec. 3 – 5
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative (ANNews) – The Enoch Cree Nation is hosting their community’s first annual Holiday Market – maskêkosihk pipon atâwêwikamik at…
Kristopher Buffalo takes his family legacy in Canadian Rodeo to new heights
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kristopher Buffalo, a professional bullfighter raised in a Cree rodeo family, has reached new heights in…
Edmonton Oilers host their first Indigenous Celebration event
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Monday, November 1, 2021, a spectacular Indigenous Celebration Night took place at Edmonton’s Rogers Place,…
Indigenous fashion designer Heather Bouchier shifts to online sales: Next sale is Nov. 26
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Indigenous fashion industry has been hit hard by the worldwide pandemic. Cree fashion designer Heather…
Edmonton Oilers to host Indigenous Celebration Night: November 1 at Rogers Place
EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers have announced that the club will host Indigenous Celebration Night on Monday, Nov. 1 as the Pacific Division rival Seattle…
Dan Levy’s fans raise $50 k for U of A Native Studies
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On August 9, Canadian Actor Dan Levy posted a video to Twitter thanking everyone who donated…
West Edmonton Mall is hosting the opening of Alberta Indigenous Games: August 12
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The 2021 Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) kick off Aug. 12 at the West Edmonton Mall’s Ice…
Bluesman Jim Guiboche touches people’s lives with great music
by Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jim Guiboche has been a staple of the Edmonton blues scene for over thirty years. He…
Covid restrictions are lifted and the Powwow Trail begins to resume “in person” at CLFN Treaty Days
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the wake of the COVID health restrictions being completely lifted in Alberta, many events have…