Adrian LaChance: Heart, soul and powwow bound
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A good many people in Native country know Adrian LaChance as the man behind the mic,…
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Fashion designer Rhonda Johnson showcases her new collections
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Summer is powwow season and that means more opportunities to showcase Indigenous artisans and designers. Rhonda…
Leaders of Maskwacis look forward to welcoming Pope Francis to their lands
By Chevi Rabbit, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – The four Nations of Maskwacis – Ermineskin, Samson, Louis Bull and Montana Cree Nations – are looking forward…
Harold Gadwa: Powwow can help heal intergenerational trauma
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Harold Gadwa is a well-known Cree Grass Dancer who believes Indigenous people can reconcile trauma caused…
16K sign up for Papal Mass in Edmonton, more tickets to be released on July 11
By Jeremy Appel, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – The next block of tickets to attend a July 26 open air Mass at Commonwealth Stadium during the…
Alberta First Nations join calls to extend the Day School Settlement application deadline
By Jeremy Appel, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty 6 Nations, G4 Nations and the Sovereign Nations of Treaty 8 are joining calls…
Victor Buffalo shares his views on the Pope’s visit to Maskwacis next month
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Victor Buffalo is a respected Alberta leader and entrepreneur. His pioneering work has helped First Nation…
Samson Cree Nation Councillor Katherine Swampy discusses powwows and advocacy
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Katherine Swampy is a Councillor of the Samson Cree Nation, a human rights advocate and a…
Alberta approves transfer of cemetery to Enoch Cree Nation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The provincial government has approved the transfer of a small parcel of land in west Edmonton…
Ashley Callingbull-Rabbit talks about her fitness journey to Sports Illustrated and Edmonton Elks
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ashley Callingbull-Rabbit is emerging from the pandemic healthier and fit! Never one to just take a…