Indigenous tattoo artist uses art as a way to heal
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Don Ward JR, is a successful Edmonton-based tattoo artist who comes from a family of artisans….
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Cree author Shayla Raine credits her community and family for her success
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Indigenous Reporter (ANNews) – Shayla Raine has created a powerful Cree poetry book called The Way Creator Sees You which…
Keegan Haze art selected for prestigious photography festival in Calgary
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Keegan Haze is an Edmonton-based photographer originally from Samson Cree Nation. His photography will be prominently…
Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane wins top Canadian children’s book award
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – We are in the early stages of an Indigenous literacy renaissance, correcting Canadian history through informed…
Mallory Yawnghwe, Indigenous Box creator shares her story
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Mallory Yawnghwe, at the age of 35 years has risen to the top ranks as one…
Keren Tang talks TRC, Indigenous communities and about her new role as city councillor in Edmonton.
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In an exclusive interview with Alberta Native News, Keren Tang, a City Councillor representing Ward Karhiio…
Safespace App provides a safe way to report negative health care experiences
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dr. Alika Lafontaine, of Cree and Anishinaabe heritage, born and raised in Southern Saskatchewan in Treaty…
Cree leaders discuss the powerful role of ᐅᐢᑳᐯᐃᐧᐢ oskâpêwis men in Cree Society
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a rare interview, former Chief of Montana Cree Nation Carl Rabbit shares his thoughts on…
Rising Star Crystle Lightning, is set to tour the U.S. with her hit musical called “Bear Grease”
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Crystle Lightning is from Treaty 6 Territory, Maskekosak (Enoch Cree Nation) and is the Great-Great Granddaughter…
Heart of the City Festival highlights emerging Indigenous art and fashion in Edmonton
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On December 12, Heart of The City showcased emerging Indigenous talent in the city of Edmonton….