Brushstrokes of Resilience: Jackie Traverse’s Artistic Odyssey
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jackie Traverse, a versatile Indigenous artist, expresses her creativity across a myriad of mediums, ranging from…
Arts, Culture
University of the Arts appoints first Indigenous board chair
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta University of the Arts (AUA) has appointed the first Indigenous chair of its Board…
Blue Quills University receives $2-million grant for Indigenous teacher training
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Treaty 6-based Indigenous university has received a $2-million grant from the Rideau Hall Foundation as…
Inuvialuk athlete Michael Iatridis’ determination and skills led him to American University Hockey
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Michael Iatridis is an Inuvialuk, born and raised in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. His Inuk name is Appakaq….
Brandon Cardinal: An up-and-coming northern queer entrepreneur blazing trails in the beauty industry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – At 28 years old, Brandon Cardinal, from the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, is making waves as…
The art of relationships
(Fort McKay) – Last summer, a mural depicting the deep connection to the land held by the Indigenous peoples of northern Alberta was unveiled at…
Sheena Kaine: Rising from pain to power
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sheena Kaine embodies the struggles of women in our province, especially Indigenous women. Despite battling substance…
Feature artist for February 2024: Gene Boshkaykin
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The cover of the February edition of Alberta Native News is a vibrant portrait of a…
Feature artist for Jan. 2024: Art of Mohan
(ANNews) – The striking image on the cover of the January 2024 edition of Alberta Native News is by Art of Mohan. For information contact…
NLC student Roxanne Calahasin: Helping children and their families grow
(NLC) – Roxanne Calahasin always wanted to be a teacher and once she had her own children, she truly understood the importance of providing exceptional…