Nicole Robertson’s Journey into Truth Telling
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – When Nicole Robertson was an iskwesis, a little girl, she knew what her calling was, “I…
Literature
New book offers an easy-to-read primer on Indigenous Rights
by Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “This book is not intended for lawyers,” begins author Bruce McIvor in his new book Indigenous…
Writing is Healing: The Untold Love Story of Larry Loyie and Constance Brissenden
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This story began in 1990 – when Constance Brissenden was teaching a creative writing class at…
Feature artist for December 2024: Dale Auger
(ANNews) – A beautiful image titled “Mother Earth’s Blessing” by the incomparable Dale Auger is on the cover of the December 2024 edition of Alberta…
Indigenous journalist Stephanie Joe Brings humanness into story
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Literary Journalist, Stephanie Joe grew up in the Yukon on her traditional territories that connected her…
Second Story Press Indigenous Writing Contest: Deadline to apply is January 31
(AJNews) – Second Story Press recently announced the launch of their fourth Indigenous Writing Contest, inviting submissions from Indigenous writers. Second Story is excited to…
Award winning author Jordan Abel shares his journey
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – While interviewing our Indigenous brother who giggles nonstop during conversation, this award-winning author, when learning who…
A tribute to Murray Sinclair – a champion of Indigenous rights and a brilliant TRC visionary
by ANNews staff (ANNews) – His Honour, Murray Sinclair, a former senator and judge, and the chief commissioner of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission passed…
Celebrating Indigenous storytelling: Insights from Audible’s Writers’ Circle panel
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Audible’s Indigenous Writers’ Circle, a six-month program which connects emerging First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers with mentors, hosted an…
New book explores the legacy of Louis Riel
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The posthumous journey of Louis Riel from Canadian enemy to Canadian hero is as riveting as it is paradoxical. A…