Treaty No. 6 leaders meet PM and reaffirm united front on Treaty Rights
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations says it has reaffirmed its united commitment to…
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Dancing for Healing: Selena Medicine Shield shares the meaning behind the Jingle Dress
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Selena Medicine Shield, entering the powwow circle in a jingle dress is about healing, prayer, connection,…
Montana First Nation celebrates Killarney Lake Solar Farm grand opening, creating new opportunities for future generations
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Montana First Nation celebrated a major milestone in its clean energy journey on July 14 with…
Carrying Healing and Tradition: Martina Desjarlais’ Journey as a Jingle Dress Dancer
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Martina Desjarlais, jingle dress dancing is more than a dance. It is a connection to…
Confidence on the Catwalk: Métis Model Lauren Bellrose’s journey with Western Canada Fashion Week
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For more than two decades, Western Canada Fashion Week (WCFW) has been one of Canada’s premier…
Mistikonapew’s Murals tell the story of Maskwacîs from the past into the future
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Inside the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre, two large-scale murals tell a story that reaches far…
From a Car Loan to Community: How Kelsey Olsen Built Michif Makers Into a Home for Métis Artists
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – What began as a practical way to pay off a car loan has grown into a…
Amanda Gendron Is Writing Her Own Sound
By Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On June 20, 2026, at the River Cree Night Market, Amanda Gendron took the stage amid…
From Ceremony to Couture: Little Feather Migwans Odjig Designs with Purpose
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On a national television stage, Indigenous designer Little Feather (Tashina) Migwans Odjig wasn’t simply showcasing fashion…
The Magic in the Sidewalk: Metis Artist Annette Resler breathes Spirit into “Slow Art”
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – To the art community, Métis creator Annette Resler is an accomplished multidisciplinary artist whose expertise spans…