Powwow Times International Gathering elevates Indigenous Dance to a global stage
by Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – At the Red Deer Resort and Casino, the beat of the drum met the energy of modern performance in a…
Arts, Culture
Paula Johnson‑Jefferson launches new Indigenous hair-care line
By Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – Eight and a half years ago, Paula Johnson-Jefferson walked away from environments where she felt unseen and undervalued. She didn’t…
Chef Holly Holt is cooking and feeding the community
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Chef Holly Holt is a proud Okanagan Syilx woman (snpink’tn Indian Band) and an award winning Chef in Treaty 6 Territory,…
Creating in the unknown with communication specialist Shani Gwin
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Shani Gwin is the founder of pipikwan pêhtâkwan, a communications, public relations and engagement agency that is focused on uplifting…
NLC Graduate Tia Isadore-Badger is Revitalizing Language and Strengthening Community
(NLC) – Tia Isadore-Badger recently completed her Bachelor of Education at the University of Calgary, after finishing her last practicum in Driftpile Cree Nation. Her…
Crystal Gail Fraser’s storytelling is how we understand the world
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Historian and Associate Professor within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, Crystal Gail Fraser is “bringing my…
Co-Creative Healing with Carolyn Belanger
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – A term gifted to our Metis sister, Carolyn Belanger was ‘Co-Creating’ – this was an opportunity and insight that became…
Psychologist Leigh Sheldon discusses how culture heals complex trauma
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Have you ever felt misunderstood or thought there was something ‘wrong’ with you? Or perhaps you started to get this…
National Elders Gathering in Edmonton: A truly memorable event
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – It’s 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29 and a pipe ceremony outside Edmonton Expo Centre set…
A message from Otipemisiwak Métis Government President Andrea Sandmaier
by Andrea Sandmaier (OMG) – On September 30 we recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30th is a day of truth-telling. It…