From the Mat to the Finish Line: Taylor McPherson’s Journey of Strength and Identity
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Taylor McPherson’s journey from the wrestling mat to becoming a winner of The Amazing Race Canada…
Arts, Culture
Rooted in Tradish: How Sarah Mierau is Healing Community Through Indigenous Flavours
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The culinary world often measures success in managing tight margins, metrics of expansion. Typically, someone in…
Ben Calf Robe Powwow unites culture with community
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Powwow season arrived last month in central Alberta’s Edmonton region. By mid-May, two of Alberta’s earliest…
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrated at Alberta Legislature Grounds
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous culture, music and community were celebrated on the Alberta Legislature Grounds during a National Indigenous…
Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park gains a new 14-foot “Misi-mîkisak” beaded earring landmark
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – William Hawrelak Park in Edmonton now holds a striking new Indigenous public art landmark, as Cheyenne…
Arsan Buffin brings Indigenous comedy, storytelling, and emerging voices to the stage
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Arsan Buffin says his work in the arts has grown from years of community involvement, storytelling,…
Samson Cree Nation celebrates Pride through culture, kinship and inclusion
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Samson Cree Nation Chief Izaiah Swampy-Omeasoo joined community members on June 13 for the annual Pride…
From Scooped Childhood to Couture: D’Arcy J. Moses on Survival, Fashion, and Rebuilding in a Changing Industry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For D’Arcy J. Moses, fashion has never simply been about clothing. It became a path back to…
NiGiNan Housing Ventures highlights lived experience, culture, and collaboration at the Heart of the City Gala
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Heart of the City gala hosted by NiGiNan Housing Ventures brought together frontline workers, Indigenous leaders,…
5th Annual Tipi Village Returns to Ponoka Stampede Week Celebrating Culture, Connection and Reconciliation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Tipi Village at the Ponoka Stampede continues to be a place where Indigenous and non-Indigenous…