Edmonton’s river valley moves closer to becoming an urban national park
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On March 14, 2022 the Government of Canada announced that they were working with the city…
Arts, Culture
‘Reservation Dogs’ wins two major Independent Spirit Awards
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Sunday, March 6, the 2022 Independent Spirit Awards presented the TV series Reservation Dogs with…
Geographical Names Board of Canada appoints Indigenous Advisor
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiatives Reporter (ANNews) – On March 2, 2022 the government of Canada announced the appointment of a new Indigenous Advisor…
Play Review: “Cottagers and Indians” – at the Varscona Theatre in Edmonton until March 27th
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Cottagers and Indians, a stage-play from award-winning playwright and novelist Drew Hayden Taylor, is currently being…
Artist Lance Cardinal opens up about his childhood and creativity
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Lance Cardinal, (he/him) is a First Nation artist, designer, and philanthropist who is having a positive…
Global News anchor Daintre Christensen inspires Indigenous youth to work hard and dream big
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Every morning, Daintre Christensen is showing young Indigenous people in Alberta that you can achieve your…
Kyle Beauregard shares his journey to becoming a sober gay barber: I had to grow up fast
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kyle Beauregard (he/him) was born in Edmonton. He is a gay Metis Indigenous barber and a…
Town of Devon creates database that features Treaty 6 Indigenous artists
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Mitch Wincentaylo is the Indigenous Engagement and Culture and Inclusion Coordinator for the Town of Devon….
Acimowin Opaspiw Society announces memorial round dance in Saint Paul, Alberta
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Acimowin Opaspiw Society (AOS) is announcing the first of four Memorial Round Dances being held…
Feature artist for February 2022: Don Ward Jr.
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The striking image on the cover of the February edition of Alberta Native News is by…