Orange Shirt Day and Threads of Change: Indigenous Teachings, Insight, and Voices in the Classroom
By Lesley Machon, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – I am writing today from my seat on Treaty 7 territory: the traditional lands of the…
Music
Canadian music icon Robbie Robertson is singing with angels
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The last member of the much-heralded group, The Band, has left Planet Earth. Jaime Royal Robertson,…
Calgary Stampede had something for everyone!
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Calgary Stampede wrapped up another successful season! It was held from July 7-16 and came…
Singer-songwriter Crystal Shawanda successfully built the career she wanted
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – JUNO Award-winning First Nations singer-songwriter Crystal Shawanda was one of the incredible performers at the Edmonton…
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day across Alberta on June 21
by Matthew Levine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Communities across Alberta are coming together in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on the 21st…
Celebrating National Indigenous People Day in and around Edmonton
by Matthew Levine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Throughout National Indigenous History Month there are numerous celebratory events taking place across Alberta. Many of…
Tom Jackson, Elisapie, Ferron, Fawn Wood, and Drezus added to National Music Centre’s Speak Up! exhibition
(Calgary) – In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the National Music Centre (NMC) will open Studio Bell with free admission courtesy of Stantec on…
Edmonton Folk Music Festival announces stellar lineup: Feist, Fleet Foxes, Old Crow Medicine and more
Edmonton, AB – The summer festival season in Edmonton is going to be outstanding this year. One of the gems of the city – The…
Bear Grease star calls on Indigenous communities to invest in Fine Arts Education
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Tammy Lamouche’s story is an excellent example of the transformative power of the arts and its…
Musician Melody McArthur offers some notes to aspiring Indigenous artists
by Deena Goodrunning (ANNews) – Melody McArthur is an Indigenous indie musical artist who lives in Edmonton. Her music which spans a variety of genres…