SECTION 35 streetwear – accessible clothing with an important message
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Justin Jacob Louis was born and raised in Maskwacis, Alberta, and is a member of the…
Arts, Culture
Indigenous Experience brings Truth and Reconciliation to K-Days
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Attendees of this year’s K-Days have the opportunity to learn more about the region’s Indigenous cultures,…
Indigenous, Two-Spirit creators find community on TikTok
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous and Two-Spirit TiKTok creators say the app helps them cultivate a sense of community stretching…
Feature artist for June 2022: Nancy Desjarlais
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the June Alberta Native News is by Edmonton-based Cree-Metis…
Leah Omeasoo: The healing power of jingle dress dancing
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Leah Omeasoo-Gillette is a member of Samson Cree Nation, one of four reserves that make up…
CFL to broadcast first game in Indigenous language
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – History will be made at the July 22 Canadian Football League (CFL) game between the Edmonton…
Book Review: ‘Exactly what I said – Translating words and worlds’ by Elizabeth Yeoman
Reviewed by Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Professor Elizabeth Yeoman, who recently retired from her post at the Memorial University of Newfoundland,…
Adrian LaChance: Heart, soul and powwow bound
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A good many people in Native country know Adrian LaChance as the man behind the mic,…
Fashion designer Rhonda Johnson showcases her new collections
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Summer is powwow season and that means more opportunities to showcase Indigenous artisans and designers. Rhonda…
Harold Gadwa: Powwow can help heal intergenerational trauma
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Harold Gadwa is a well-known Cree Grass Dancer who believes Indigenous people can reconcile trauma caused…