CBC and APTN enter into a new partnership
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – APTN and the CBC have entered into an agreement to enhance their sharing of content, the…
Entertainment
2022 Edmonton Folk Music Festival Sneak Peek reveals Buffy-Sainte Marie and more
(Edmonton, AB) – The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is delighted to provide an early glimpse at this year’s lineup by announcing five artists – and…
Rising Star Crystle Lightning, is set to tour the U.S. with her hit musical called “Bear Grease”
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Crystle Lightning is from Treaty 6 Territory, Maskekosak (Enoch Cree Nation) and is the Great-Great Granddaughter…
Maskwacis Nations host 9th Annual Candy Cane Lane Charity Checkstop
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The four Nations of Maskwacis rotate the duties of their annual Christmas Candy Cane Charity Checkstop….
Indigenous arts and crafts Christmas sale in Edmonton a super-colossal success!
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kudos to the IAM (Indigenous Artists Market) Collective in Edmonton and organizer/manager Lorrie Lawrence who pulled…
Glenbow Museum introduces first director of Indigenous engagement and reconciliation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Calgary’s Glenbow Museum’s first director of Indigenous engagement and reconciliation says the position is important for…
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…
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,…