‘Forgotten Dreams’ author Brad Himour takes a new look at ancient rock art sites
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Red ochre is a natural clay carrying a red pigment that was historically used to create…
Literature
Author Jessica Johns: How storytelling shaped the way she walks in the world
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – “Storytelling was a big part of my life while growing up in Treaty 8,” author of Bad Cree, Jessica Johns…
Everson Publishing and Keeping Yourself Humble
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Doing what you love, doesn’t have anything to do with perfection. It’s about trying your best, coming from…
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…
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…