Indigenous team to challenge Mount Denali
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – What originally began as nothing more than “just an idea,” has suddenly evolved into a major…
Arts, Culture
‘The Healing Language of Alex Janvier’ – on exhibit at Gallery@501 until November 20
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Healing Language of Alex Janvier by world-renowned Denesuline artist, Alex Janvier, from Cold Lake First…
Tanya Ward-Schur shares insights into finding balance
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Tanya Ward-Schur describes herself as a helper in the Red Deer community. She was educated at…
Film Review: ‘Bones of Crows’ – A dark movie that highlights the perseverance of Indigenous people
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Bones of Crows is a film that premiered at the Toronto International Film festival on September…
Feature artist for October 2022: Alex Janvier
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The stunning art on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is “Han” by world…
Teresa Strong empowers women to get out of gang life
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous women, over the last 500 years, have been subjugated to systemic abuse and colonization. In…
Whimsical beadwork ‘Rainbow Jellyfish’ is a story of modern Métis experience for Krista Leddy
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Krista Leddy is a Métis artist currently located in Treaty Six territory. Her artwork has been…
Hip Hop artist Cody Coyote shares his healing journey
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In recent years, Cody Coyote’s rise to fame has been undeniable. The talented artist often raps…
‘Rosie’ – New film honours Indigenous children who were stolen from their families
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Rosie premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. It was also screened at the 2022…
Indigenous ceremonial ground in Edmonton nears completion
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton will soon be home to Canada’s first urban Indigenous ceremonial grounds, with construction underway on…