RCMP break into Chief Allan Adam’s home on Christmas
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Chief Allan Adam of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation was in Fort Chipewyan celebrating Christmas with his…
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Alberta justice rules that provincial separation without informed consent violates Treaty Rights
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta Judge Colin Feasby has ruled that a proposed citizen-initiated referendum on provincial separation is unconstitutional….
Proposed new northern Alberta riding with increased Indigenous representation sparks division
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A proposed new northern Alberta provincial riding encompassing 18 Indigenous communities could help spur Indigenous participation…
Stevie Rachel Lawrence: Rising From a Bloodline of Survivors
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Stevie Rachel Lawrence, former Miss Alberta and celebrated international model, carries a story rooted not in…
Winter Solstice Gathering Shines Light on families of Murdered, Missing, and Exploited Indigenous people
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This Saturday, December 20, the Central Lions Senior Recreation Centre in Edmonton (11113 113 St.) will…
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack Expands Youth Housing Spaces and Encourages Youth Engagement
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton’s newly elected Mayor Andrew Knack has moved quickly to address pressing issues affecting youth and…
Treaty Chiefs Warn of “Severe Impacts” as Alberta Passes Water Legislation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta’s UCP government has passed legislation without any input from First Nations that poses severe risks…
KEHIW: Blazing a Contemporary Indigenous Sound in Electronic Music
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – KEHIW [ke-hew] is more than a DJ and producer – he is a visionary, a cultural…
Shane Chartrand: Cultural Custodian, Chef, Storyteller & Trailblazer in Indigenous Cuisine
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Shane Chartrand is more than a chef; he is a storyteller, cultural ambassador, and trailblazer in…
Raising Awareness and Reducing Stigma: Lightning Spirit Healing Company on World AIDS Day
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Marlene Poitras, owner of Lightning Spirit Healing Company and former Alberta Regional Chief of the Assembly…