Writing is Healing: The Untold Love Story of Larry Loyie and Constance Brissenden
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This story began in 1990 – when Constance Brissenden was teaching a creative writing class at…
Arts, Culture
Cree and Dene languages help keep Indigenous culture, history and identity alive in Bonnyville
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Bonnyville Friendship Centre (Centre) is offering a Healing Through Language Conference on Friday, March 28, 2025…
Josh Alexis: We are all a part of Mother Earth
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “Don’t be so in a rush, take your time,” are words of wisdom from Josh Alexis,…
Chef Shane Chartrand: An understanding of protocol
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The relationship one has with food is intimate, it is a bond and an understanding of…
Treaty 6 students play hooky for hockey at Oil Kings game in Edmonton
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Community members from three Treaty 6 First Nations were able to travel down to Rogers Place…
Feature artist for January 2025: Bill Roy
By Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – The stunning image on the cover of the January 2025 Alberta Native News is entitled “Raven and the Moon” and…
Reconciliation and a flourishing future with Jaime Fiddler
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Take your left hand and place it at the back of your head and now take…
Life-long learning for a person’s well-being with Normie Carlson
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – If you are being challenged with certain aspects of your life — remember that even though…
Feature artist for December 2024: Dale Auger
(ANNews) – A beautiful image titled “Mother Earth’s Blessing” by the incomparable Dale Auger is on the cover of the December 2024 edition of Alberta…
Tracey Warren: Put the joy of life ahead of your work
by Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “When you find something that you love – your passion, it is easier to not give…