The Gifts of Literacy and Education – with Tishina Shannacappo
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Tishina Shannacappo feels a lot of strength from the support that her parents provided during her…
Columnists
Amanda Patrick discusses Running as Medicine and the Run for Reconciliation
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “When I run, I feel like I fit in with the land, I don’t have to…
Leanne McLeod discusses building good relations and walking each other home
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The bridge that is between worlds, centres around visits with our Indigenous communities to learn how…
Annie Korver discusses Reconciliation as Relationship
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the nehiyawe understanding, we are all teachers, and we are all walking each other home….
Co-existing in a harmonious way with Miranda Saddleback
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Miranda Saddleback is the co-founder of Mother Tongues Network and director of community engagement, cultural affairs, and web development, where…
From government negotiator to representing First Nations directly
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Métis lawyer Troy Chalifoux used to work for the Government of Canada negotiating with First Nations….
Federal NDP Candidate Métis leader Dot Anderson is standing up for Canada and its communities
By Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dorothy (Dot) Anderson, a proud Métis woman, was born and raised in the Gift Lake Métis Settlement…
Writing is Healing: The Untold Love Story of Larry Loyie and Constance Brissenden
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This story began in 1990 – when Constance Brissenden was teaching a creative writing class at…
Cree and Dene languages help keep Indigenous culture, history and identity alive in Bonnyville
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Bonnyville Friendship Centre (Centre) is offering a Healing Through Language Conference on Friday, March 28, 2025…
Josh Alexis: We are all a part of Mother Earth
By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “Don’t be so in a rush, take your time,” are words of wisdom from Josh Alexis,…