Reclaiming Home Through Art: The Story of Michael Saavedra
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Grief, identity, and community often shape the most meaningful art. For Michael Saavedra, founder of My…
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Carrying the Story of the Star: Melissa Victor Builds the Kwósel Brand
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Melissa Victor didn’t expect her journey into beadwork to become a global opportunity. Yet through dedication…
SACRID Beauty: A Brand with Culture and Commerce at Its Core
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jacqueline Buffalo of Montana First Nation is part of a growing wave of Indigenous women entrepreneurs…
Rooted in Resilience: Tyler Moody Uses Culture, Creativity, and Honesty to Inspire Indigenous Youth
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – From the northern community of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (Nelson House, Manitoba), Tyler Moody carries a story…
Stevie Rachel Lawrence: Rising From a Bloodline of Survivors
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Stevie Rachel Lawrence, former Miss Alberta and celebrated international model, carries a story rooted not in…
Chelsee-Marie Pettit shares her Aaniin journey
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ᐋᓃᓐ Aaniin, a trailblazing Anishnaabe apparel and jewelry retailer, extends its business wisdom to their community. “My advice…
Beautiful beadwork, moccasins, ribbon skirts and much more at Metis Cree-ations
by Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Tracy and Candace Lussier are the mother-daughter-duo behind the culturally enchanting and artistically mesmerizing clothing and…
Cree artist shares beadwork and moose hide craftsmanship
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Through her exquisite beadwork and traditional moose hide craftsmanship, Taylor Fehr is working to expand upon…
Maskwacis Entrepreneur and Community Advocate Taylor Bull Makes Waves in Multiple Arenas
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Taylor Bull is a role model for young men who need second chances, faced struggles, but…
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…