From the Mat to the Finish Line: Taylor McPherson’s Journey of Strength and Identity
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Taylor McPherson’s journey from the wrestling mat to becoming a winner of The Amazing Race Canada…
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National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrated at Alberta Legislature Grounds
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous culture, music and community were celebrated on the Alberta Legislature Grounds during a National Indigenous…
Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park gains a new 14-foot “Misi-mîkisak” beaded earring landmark
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – William Hawrelak Park in Edmonton now holds a striking new Indigenous public art landmark, as Cheyenne…
Arsan Buffin brings Indigenous comedy, storytelling, and emerging voices to the stage
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Arsan Buffin says his work in the arts has grown from years of community involvement, storytelling,…
Samson Cree Nation celebrates Pride through culture, kinship and inclusion
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Samson Cree Nation Chief Izaiah Swampy-Omeasoo joined community members on June 13 for the annual Pride…
From Scooped Childhood to Couture: D’Arcy J. Moses on Survival, Fashion, and Rebuilding in a Changing Industry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For D’Arcy J. Moses, fashion has never simply been about clothing. It became a path back to…
NiGiNan Housing Ventures highlights lived experience, culture, and collaboration at the Heart of the City Gala
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Heart of the City gala hosted by NiGiNan Housing Ventures brought together frontline workers, Indigenous leaders,…
5th Annual Tipi Village Returns to Ponoka Stampede Week Celebrating Culture, Connection and Reconciliation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Tipi Village at the Ponoka Stampede continues to be a place where Indigenous and non-Indigenous…
Second Annual Blue Jean Jacket Day Walk Raises Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys in Maskwacîs
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Community members gathered in Maskwacîs on June 6 for the second annual Blue Jean Jacket Day…
NorQuest’s Indigenous Career Centre Focuses on Relationships, Training, and Employment Opportunity
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – When the Indigenous Career Centre at NorQuest College first opened its doors in March 2015, it…