Carrying the Story of the Star: Melissa Victor Builds the Kwósel Brand
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Melissa Victor didn’t expect her journey into beadwork to become a global opportunity. Yet through dedication…
Arts, Culture
Ken Mackinaw: Reclaiming life through culture, community, and spirituality
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ken Mackinaw, known by his Cree name Redrock, of Ermineskin Cree Nation, has faced extraordinary challenges. From…
Story Is the resource: Georgina Lightning on building Alberta as the Indigenous film capital of the world
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Georgina Lightning is a Cree filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and Indigenous media advocate from Edmonton, Alberta, and…
NùLL UnBOXed™ Celebrates Lacrosse, Community, and Reconciliation in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The National Lacrosse League’s NLL UnBOXed™ initiative is proving that lacrosse is about far more than…
At EIA with his Wâhkôhtowin installation, Lance Cardinal welcomes travelers to Treaty 6 territory
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton International Airport now features a vibrant public art installation that celebrates Indigenous culture, kinship, and…
Traci Bernard Highlights Edmonton’s Indigenous Tourism Strategy at International Conference
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Traci Bernard, President and CEO of Explore Edmonton, spoke at the International Indigenous Tourism Conference and shared…
Alberta’s Indigenous Tourism: Growth, Challenges, and Future Vision
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta is building a vibrant Indigenous tourism sector, with experiences ranging from Métis Crossing and River…
International Indigenous Tourism Conference Puts Alberta on the Global Stage
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the first time, the International Indigenous Tourism Conference has been welcomed to Edmonton — and…
ITAC CEO Keith Henry reflects on the growth of Indigenous Tourism in Canada
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As Indigenous tourism gains momentum across Canada, Keith Henry, Métis leader and CEO of the Indigenous…
Building Indigenous Tourism: Teresa Ryder Speaks at 13th International Conference
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton recently hosted the 13th annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference, drawing over 1,000 delegates from 14 countries….