Crafting Cultural Legacy: The artistry of Kimberly Crane in Indigenous Beadwork
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Nestled in the heart of Samson Cree Nation, amid a community steeped in a history of…
Arts, Culture
Teepee Summit 2023 Focuses on Inspiring First Nations Youth Across Alberta This Fall
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The First Nations Health Consortium (FNHC) is hosting its 2nd Annual Teepee Summit 2023 (Summit) on Treaty…
Carla Rae Taylor: Expressing nature and dreams through art
by Deidre Thomas, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Carla Rae Taylor is a storyteller, who expresses her stories through art. Her passion for artistic expression…
Dawn Marie Marchand artwork unveiled at Edmonton City Hall
by Deidre Thomas (ANNews) – Dawn Marie Marchand is a Cree and Metis artist who was honoured in June, 2023 for her incredible artwork that…
Artist Jordan Ernst unveils mural at EPS headquarters
by Deidre Thomas (ANNews) – Last month, artist Jordan Ernst was honoured with the unveiling of his mural at Edmonton Police Service (EPS) headquarters to…
Loiselle Arcand helps create positive change for families In Alexander First Nation
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ms. Loiselle Arcand wears many hats in her community of Alexander First Nation (Nation), Alberta. Her two…
Actress Olivia Kate Iatridis offers encouraging words to Indigenous youth
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous people have been underrepresented and misrepresented in the film and television industry for years. Most recently,…
Telus Spark: Call for Indigenous Visual & Sonic Artists
(Calgary) – Telus Spark Science Centre in Calgary is seeking an Indigenous artist or artist team to create an original artwork encompassing the tunnel leading…
July 4-7: Acimowin Opaspiw Society launches hide processing class in Kihcikaw Askiy (Edmonton)
by Jake Cardinal (ANNews) – In order to promote the revitalization of Nehiyaw (Cree) culture, the Acimowin Opaspiw Society (AOS), in partnership with the Government…
Celebrating Local Indigenous Voices at The Local Heroes Film Festival
by Deidre Thomas, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Local Heroes Film Festival, managed by the Edmonton Short Film Festival, will be representing and…