A conversation with dynamic entertainer Crystle Lightning
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Lights! Camera! Action! Crystle Lightning has entered the room. All quiet on the set please, Annnnd…
Columnists
Court of King’s Bench hears Sturgeon Lake’s arguments for separatist petition injunction
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) was in court Tuesday, April 7, in an effort to stop…
The Empire of Julie: How One First Nation Entrepreneur is Redefining Beauty and Business
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Julie Laflamme isn’t just building a business – she’s creating an empire rooted in identity, resilience,…
Understanding Gladue and the application of justice to Indigenous offenders
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Recently, the Gladue principles have drawn attention across Canada amid discussions on how justice is applied…
From Time Served to Time Invested: Phoebe Bull’s Evolution into Tattoo Artistry
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Phoebe Bull’s evolution into tattoo artistry didn’t follow a conventional path – it began behind bars,…
Indigenous groups criticize Canada-Alberta draft co-operation agreement to Impact Assessment Agency
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Several First Nations and Metis groups have joined Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) in voicing their…
Sovereignty or Stewardship? The $28.7M Rift Dividing the FSIN
by John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) has been ordered by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to…
EBC final report backtracks on proposed northern Indigenous riding
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC) has backtracked on a contentious proposal to establish a riding with…
Metis Government providing custom passes for free entry into Alberta National Parks and historic sites
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Otipemisiwak Metis Government (OMG) has renewed its five-year agreement with Parks Canada to provide its…
Bear Creek Wins Juno Award for Traditional Indigenous Music
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Indigenous traditional music group Bear Creek has made history, winning the Traditional Indigenous Artist or…