‘Revitalization on the Runway’ puts Indigenous creativity in the spotlight
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – MacEwan University’s Allard Hall will become a runway for Indigenous fashion on June 5. Revitalization on…
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The Hustle Behind the Beauty: Starry Gladue’s Entrepreneurial Rise
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Starry Gladue is building more than a beauty studio – she is building a career defined…
Calgary designer builds fashion brand grounded in cultural resurgence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – At 41, Calgary-based Indigenous fashion designer Stephanie Gamble is building a career that bridges fashion, cultural…
The Empire of Julie: How One First Nation Entrepreneur is Redefining Beauty and Business
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Julie Laflamme isn’t just building a business – she’s creating an empire rooted in identity, resilience,…
Hip Hop artist Tony Tootoosis is making moves in music and culture
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Tony Tootoosis, born Anthony Tootoosis and known professionally as Tony Toosick is from Poundmaker First Nation; he…
Redefining Beauty and Opportunity: Kristen Cookie Munroe’s Rise in the Makeup Industry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kristen Cookie Monroe, who now lives in Edmonton, has taken her journey from her hometown of…
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…
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…