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…
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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…
Connecting Indigenous entrepreneurship with cultural rejuvenation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the vast expanses of Southern Alberta, amidst the ancestral territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy, J….
Paula Bailey: Advocating for education and cultural sensitivity in healthcare
By Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – Paula Bailey, a primary care nurse practitioner, proudly embraces her European and Indigenous heritage. As part of a growing demographic…
Brandon Cardinal: An up-and-coming northern queer entrepreneur blazing trails in the beauty industry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – At 28 years old, Brandon Cardinal, from the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, is making waves as…
Sheena Kaine: Rising from pain to power
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sheena Kaine embodies the struggles of women in our province, especially Indigenous women. Despite battling substance…
Empowerment through adversity: Amanda Paul-Wanotch’s journey with Chan International
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a remarkable journey of resilience, empowerment, and spiritual awakening, Amanda Paul-Wanotch’s story stands as a…