Feature artist for November 2024: Roger Noskiye
(ANNews) – The vivid and joyful image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is by Roger Noskiye, a talented Indigenous artist from…
Arts, Culture
Chelsee-Marie Pettit shares her Aaniin journey
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ᐋᓃᓐ Aaniin, a trailblazing Anishnaabe apparel and jewelry retailer, extends its business wisdom to their community. “My advice…
Special Rapporteur Hears About First Nations Water Rights at International Seminar
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Last week in Maskwacis, Samson Cree Nation and the International Organization of Indigenous Resource Development co-hosted…
Bonnie Rhoades’ story: Empowering children, parents, and communities
(NLC) – Bonnie Rhoades’ educational journey at Northern Lakes College is a remarkable story of dedication and community empowerment. Beginning her studies in the Teacher…
John Ritchie and Hideaway Adventure Grounds: Always looking forward
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Our enthusiastic Metis brother John Ritchie of Hideaway Adventure Grounds shared that “when you have a…
Feature artist for October 2024: Raven Mohan
(ANNews) – The vibrant art on the cover of the October 2024 edition of Alberta Native News is titled “Owl Dream” by Timothy Raven Mohan….
Indigenous journalist Stephanie Joe Brings humanness into story
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Literary Journalist, Stephanie Joe grew up in the Yukon on her traditional territories that connected her…
New report focuses on how to achieve Indigenous sovereignty and shared prosperity
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new report says Canada can advance Indigenous sovereignty by fostering respectful nation-to-nation relationships rooted in…
Second Story Press Indigenous Writing Contest: Deadline to apply is January 31
(AJNews) – Second Story Press recently announced the launch of their fourth Indigenous Writing Contest, inviting submissions from Indigenous writers. Second Story is excited to…
With Bill 209, MLA Brooks Arcand-Paul brings humility to the province
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “It is not easy bringing understanding of reconciliation into action,” said MLA Brooks Arcand-Paul when asked…