Hip-Hop group BVD TRVDITIXNS marks debut album release at The Grindstone
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On a warm May night at The Grindstone Theatre, Edmonton hip-hop group Bad Traditions celebrated the release of…
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Bryce Morin: Representation really does matter – we’re still here, and our stories are alive
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Bryce Morin has emerged as a powerful voice in Indigenous theatre through his role as Danny…
Bear Creek Wins Juno Award for Traditional Indigenous Music
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Indigenous traditional music group Bear Creek has made history, winning the Traditional Indigenous Artist or…
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…
Mark Taylor’s Flutes: Connecting Audiences to Indigenous Sound and Culture
By Chevi Rabbit< Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The flute, one of the oldest instruments known to humankind, has long carried stories through generations….
Bear Grease Brings Indigenous Joy, Culture, and Connection to Stages Across Turtle Island
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – What began as a small creative idea has grown into one of the most celebrated Indigenous musical…
KEHIW: Blazing a Contemporary Indigenous Sound in Electronic Music
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – KEHIW [ke-hew] is more than a DJ and producer – he is a visionary, a cultural…
Flowing with Purpose: Bobbi-Jo Starr’s Journey of Healing, Music, and Water Advocacy
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Bobbi-Jo Starr (Kisikaw Iskwew – Daylight Woman) from Peerless Trout First Nation is preparing for her…
July 21st is Indigenous Day at KDays in Edmonton
July 20, 2025 (Edmonton, Alberta)— KDays rolls into day four on Monday, July 21, with Indigenous Day. This full-day celebration of Indigenous culture, creativity and community…
Tree planting frenzy kicks off the summer in Edmonton’s Kihcihkaw Askî
Photos and article by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The city of Edmonton’s Root for Trees initiative has again opened its doors,…