Powwow dancer reclaims her heritage through traditional dance
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Nyla Carpentier is a first-generation powwow dancer who is reclaiming her heritage in powwow and passing…
Arts, Culture
Michelle Houle opens up about her 30 year modelling career
By Chevi Rabbit. Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Over the years, you may have noticed a familiar face on your local Global Television,…
Indigenous-themed playground opens in northeast Calgary
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A recently-opened playground at St. Kateri Tekakwitha School will give children in northeast Calgary the ability…
Luxury Indigenous beadwork prominently featured at Western Canada Fashion Week
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, beadwork is considered high value. Consequently, the patterns and color…
June 19: Live concert “Empowering our Youth” kicks off National Indigenous Peoples Week Edmonton
(ANNews) – A very special live concert will be held in Edmonton on June 19 to kick off the city’s National Indigenous Week and focus…
Mosom Rick Lightning shares his insights on being a Community Mosom
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ermineskin Cree Nation Mosom Patrick (Rick) Lightning has over 25 years of counseling experience as a…
April Eve Wiberg: Protect your community from targeted sexual exploitation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – It takes a strong person to use their life experiences and education to pursue justice for…
Filmmakers share how TELUS STORYHIVE’s Indigenous Storyteller Edition helped their careers
by Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Apply for the 2022 Indigenous Storyteller Edition before June 28 for your chance to receive $20,000 in production…
May 27: New COELS documentary shares powerful healing journeys
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNEws) – Circle of Eagles – Soaring for 50 Years is an hour-long documentary celebrating the 50-year anniversary…
Feature artist for March 2022: Rick Noname
(ANNews) – The striking image on the cover of the March 2022 edition of Alberta Native News is by Rick Noname, a traditional artist who…