Blue Jean Jacket Day Movement Calls for National Action on Murdered and Missing Indigenous People
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On June 6, Blue Jean Jacket Day was held at Edmonton City Hall as part of…
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Cheekbone Beauty: Shaping a New Era of Indigenous-Led Beauty and Business
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Cheekbone Beauty has emerged as one of Canada’s most recognized Indigenous-owned cosmetics brands, reshaping how the…
Treaty 8 chiefs warn independence vote could result in ‘civil disobedience’
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta’s grand chief has written an open letter to Premier Danielle…
Nisga’a Nation says it wasn’t consulted on proposed pipeline routes
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Nisga’a Nation in northwestern B.C. says it hasn’t been consulted on proposed routes for a new…
Thousands rally across Alberta as labour and Indigenous leaders unite against UCP
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On May 29, the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) held a province-wide Day of Protest against…
Oday’mín Daze 2026 transforms downtown park into an Indigenous-led celebration
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On May 30, Oday’mín Park in downtown Edmonton was transformed into a vibrant cultural gathering place…
Iskew Health: Where wellness is rooted in movement, connection and cultural reclamation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Michelle Nieviadomi, founder of Iskew Health, wellness is rooted in something deeper than fitness –…
Amanda Wanotch: Empowering Others Through Healing, Fashion, and Lived Experience
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Amanda Wanotch is a Métis, Cree, and Dene model, spiritual intuitive, and community facilitator based in…
Indigenous entrepreneur uses Mrs. Canada platform to champion financial empowerment
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Indigenous entrepreneur Crystal Janvier-Romaniuk, competing in the Mrs. Miss Ms. Canada pageant is about much…
okiskinwahamâkêw: New children’s book honours the Cree teachings of a môsôm
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new children’s picture book titled okiskinwahamâkêw – meaning “teacher” in Cree – is set for release…