Viral Success and Ribbon Skirts: How One Designer Turned Culture Into Confidence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Doneese of Bull-Buffalo Designs, a ribbon skirt is never just clothing. It is identity, memory,…
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Len Pierre on Building LPC, Colonial Socialization, and the Long Arc of Reconciliation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Len Pierre, owner and CEO of Len Pierre Consulting, says his company’s growth reflects a deeper shift in…
Arsene Arcand: Carrying Cree Teachings Through Stone
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For nêhiyaw (Cree) artist Arsene Arcand from Alexander First Nation (Kipohtakaw) in Treaty 6 Territory, art…
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…
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,…