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…
Arts, Culture
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…
Victor Buffalo shares his views on the Pope’s visit to Maskwacis next month
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Victor Buffalo is a respected Alberta leader and entrepreneur. His pioneering work has helped First Nation…
AU honours Roy Weasel Fat for promoting the role of traditional Blackfoot knowledge
(ANNews) – Roy Weasel Fat has been instrumental in promoting the role of Traditional Blackfoot Knowledge in formal education for Blackfoot learners. And more broadly,…
Samson Cree Nation Councillor Katherine Swampy discusses powwows and advocacy
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Katherine Swampy is a Councillor of the Samson Cree Nation, a human rights advocate and a…