Feature Artist for December 2023: Collette Cullen
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The beautiful art on the cover of this month’s Alberta Native News is by Collette Cullen,…
Arts, Culture
Canada’s Inuk Governor General Mary Simon is an inspiration for us all
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous people, both young and old, take pride in seeing their own First Nations, Inuit and Metis…
Work on Ojibwe translation of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ begins in early-2024
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – An Ojibwe version of Star Wars: A New Hope could be coming soon to a theatre…
Superfan Magoo and the Magoo Crew bring inspiration to Edmonton Oilers fans and youth everywhere
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – There is no one more dedicated and passionate for the Edmonton Oilers than Superfan Magoo, whose real…
Indigenous Legacy Project honours Indigenous soldiers buried in the Netherlands
by Glenn Miller (ANNews) – Last year a group of Canadian, Indigenous and Dutch individuals created the Indigenous Legacy Project to research and identify the…
Feature artist for September 2023: Charles Hudson
(ANNews) – The vivid “Every Child Matters” image on the cover of the September 2023 edition is a multi media painting by contemporary artist Charles…
Billi-j Heavyshields: A Guiding Light of Hope in Indigenous Healing and Wellness
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Billi-j Heavyshields, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Ikkinaa’pssi Soul Healing, stands as a…
Powwow dancer Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane inducted into the Canadian Dance Hall of Fame
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a landmark moment for Indigenous culture, Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane, an Anishinaabe dancer, scholar, and author from…
Feature artist for August 2023: Neepin Auger
(ANNews) – The gorgeous and whimsical cover on the August 2023 edition of Alberta Native News is by Neepin Auger. The buffalo image was one…
Researcher Wins Mitacs Award for Ensuring Indigenous Youth Voices are Heard in Alberta
Inclusive framework is now being used by Alberta Mentoring Partnership and other organizations to build a culturally safe environment (Edmonton, AB) – At a time…