David Plamondon brings positive benefits to community with Indigenous culture and games
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – David Plamondon, founder of Pe Metawe Games, where pe metawe in nehiyawewin, Cree, means ‘come and play’ asked himself “how…
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The reciprocal relationships between people and places with Jillian Ames
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – In the plant world, Indigenous teachings of building reciprocal relationships with plants and humans, start with visiting our relatives. The…
Paula Johnson‑Jefferson launches new Indigenous hair-care line
By Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – Eight and a half years ago, Paula Johnson-Jefferson walked away from environments where she felt unseen and undervalued. She didn’t…
Creating in the unknown with communication specialist Shani Gwin
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Shani Gwin is the founder of pipikwan pêhtâkwan, a communications, public relations and engagement agency that is focused on uplifting…
What are the 5 grant writing myths holding communities back?
by Rolando Inzunza, Founder of Axioma Consulting (ANNews) – For years, I’ve sat across from Chiefs, Council members, CEOs, and Band Managers who carry the…
Four Treaty 8 First Nations take province to court over Crown land sales
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Four northwestern Alberta First Nations have launched a legal challenge of the provincial government’s decision to…
National Coalition of Chiefs pushes carbon capture at Edmonton conference
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This year’s Carbon Capture Canada conference, held in Edmonton on Sept. 15 and 16, opened with…
Andrea Godin shares insight into how to mitigate natural disasters within Indigenous communities
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – “Whatever you learn in life, you share it,” says Andrea Godin. There is strength in unity, she adds, and when…
Ian Kappo and sustainable housing for First Nations students
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – The hummingbird is one of our pollinator relatives that continues to gift us nourishment. This tiny being carries the understanding…
Treaty 8 FN grand chief appointed to federal advisory council
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The federal government has appointed Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi to sit on the Indigenous…