Kristopher Buffalo takes his family legacy in Canadian Rodeo to new heights
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kristopher Buffalo, a professional bullfighter raised in a Cree rodeo family, has reached new heights in…
Arts, Culture
Ashley Callingbull signs prestigious contract with Next Models
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ashley Callingbull has been snapped up by a top modelling agency. The fashion industry traditionally lacks…
Online resource allows users to view Blackfoot items held in British museums
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A group of Blackfoot researchers have put together a website where people can view Blackfoot artifacts…
TikTok program helps aspiring Indigenous influencers
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – TikTok is offering a program for Indigenous creators across Turtle Island to learn all the best…
Book Review: From the Spirit of Richard Wagamese
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “Inhabit what you read. Allow it to fill you. Let the intent of the spirit of…
Book by Indigenous women offers insight into Canadian street gangs
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Six Indigenous women, each with a history of a street lifestyle, have co-authored a book with…
Working together to raise awareness and prevent violence against vulnerable people
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – November is Family Violence Prevention month – an important time to raise awareness about this epidemic,…
Drew Hayden Taylor presents Indigenous Views of the Future with new title “Me Tomorrow”
Reviewed by Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Beginning with first glance at the cover of Me Tomorrow: Indigenous Views of the Future,…
Construction is set to begin on Edmonton’s First Urban Indigenous Cultural Site
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this month, the city of Edmonton announced that construction of Canada’s first-ever urban Indigenous cultural…
Maskwacis Cree honour Indigenous War Veterans
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – November 8 is National Indigenous Remembrance Day – a day when Canadians recognize and remember the…