Feature artist for May 2023: Kalum Teke Dan
(ANNews) – Kalum Teke Dan is a talented artist whose powerful painting of a Warrior appears on the cover of the May 2023 edition of…
Arts, Culture
Feature artist for April 2023: Lana Whiskeyjack
(ANNews) – The stunning art on the cover of the April 2023 Alberta Native News is Kaskatinowipîsim – Frost Moon by multidisciplinary treaty iskwew scholartist…
Pilot Project brings new inclusive sport opportunities for Alberta First Nations youth
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On August 25, 2023, the First Nations Health Consortium (Consortium), in partnership with NHL Street, HEROs Hockey,…
Powwow dancer James Jones on the renaissance of traditional Cree kinship roles
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – James Jones, renowned as Notorious Cree, has left an indelible mark on the powwow circuit, showcasing…
Chief Tony Alexis inspires the crowd at the Samson Cree Nation Powwow
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In Indigenous communities, the rhythmic pulse of the powwow resonates as an inviting heartbeat, welcoming all…
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…
Bear Grease wows K Days crowds in Edmonton
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the second consecutive year Edmonton’s K Days featured the Indigenous Experience. One of the larger…
Chief Greg Desjarlais inspires the crowd at Samson Cree Nation Powwow
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As the 2023 Pow Wow season is coming to an end, it ushers in a profound…
Lannie Houle: Cultural representation on the Miss Universe Canada Stage
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Lannie Houle, an extraordinary Plains Cree and Syilx Okanagan woman, is not merely a contestant in…
Experience ‘The Indigenous Peoples Experience’ at Fort Edmonton Park
by Deidre Thomas, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Indigenous Peoples Experience is truly an experience for individuals and families eager and curious to…