Political strategist Jacqueline Biollo explores her lost connection to her Indigenous ancestry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jacqueline Biollo is a mover and shaker in Alberta but also on a human level she…
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Pan Canadian Voice for Women’s Housing develop six calls to actions
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This year’s National Housing Day – held on November 22 – was more important than ever…
High-profile Indigenous community court worker offers insight and suggestions
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the past two decades, Maskwacis resident Luci Johnson has been helping Indigenous people navigate through…
New App aims to revolutionize communication for First Nation communities
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – An Alberta-based tech company aims to revolutionize how First Nation bands communicate with their membership. The…
Country musician Jarrid Lee Poitras speaks out against bullying
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jarrid Lee Poitras is a Canadian country musician, launching his newest album and speaking out against…
First Annual Holiday Market at the River Cree, presented by Enoch Cree Nation: Dec. 3 – 5
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative (ANNews) – The Enoch Cree Nation is hosting their community’s first annual Holiday Market – maskêkosihk pipon atâwêwikamik at…
Kristopher Buffalo takes his family legacy in Canadian Rodeo to new heights
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kristopher Buffalo, a professional bullfighter raised in a Cree rodeo family, has reached new heights in…
Ashley Callingbull signs prestigious contract with Next Models
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ashley Callingbull has been snapped up by a top modelling agency. The fashion industry traditionally lacks…
Book by Indigenous women offers insight into Canadian street gangs
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Six Indigenous women, each with a history of a street lifestyle, have co-authored a book with…
Working together to raise awareness and prevent violence against vulnerable people
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – November is Family Violence Prevention month – an important time to raise awareness about this epidemic,…