David Plamondon brings positive benefits to community with Indigenous culture and games
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – David Plamondon, founder of Pe Metawe Games, where pe metawe in nehiyawewin, Cree, means ‘come and play’ asked himself “how…
Arts, Culture
The reciprocal relationships between people and places with Jillian Ames
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – In the plant world, Indigenous teachings of building reciprocal relationships with plants and humans, start with visiting our relatives. The…
Powwow Times International Gathering elevates Indigenous Dance to a global stage
by Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – At the Red Deer Resort and Casino, the beat of the drum met the energy of modern performance in a…
Paula Johnson‑Jefferson launches new Indigenous hair-care line
By Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – Eight and a half years ago, Paula Johnson-Jefferson walked away from environments where she felt unseen and undervalued. She didn’t…
Chef Holly Holt is cooking and feeding the community
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Chef Holly Holt is a proud Okanagan Syilx woman (snpink’tn Indian Band) and an award winning Chef in Treaty 6 Territory,…
Creating in the unknown with communication specialist Shani Gwin
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Shani Gwin is the founder of pipikwan pêhtâkwan, a communications, public relations and engagement agency that is focused on uplifting…
NLC Graduate Tia Isadore-Badger is Revitalizing Language and Strengthening Community
(NLC) – Tia Isadore-Badger recently completed her Bachelor of Education at the University of Calgary, after finishing her last practicum in Driftpile Cree Nation. Her…
Crystal Gail Fraser’s storytelling is how we understand the world
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Historian and Associate Professor within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, Crystal Gail Fraser is “bringing my…
Co-Creative Healing with Carolyn Belanger
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – A term gifted to our Metis sister, Carolyn Belanger was ‘Co-Creating’ – this was an opportunity and insight that became…
Psychologist Leigh Sheldon discusses how culture heals complex trauma
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Have you ever felt misunderstood or thought there was something ‘wrong’ with you? Or perhaps you started to get this…