Calgary Stampede’s first Indian Princess passes away
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Gloria Jean Littlelight, 73, has moved on to Big Sky Country. On June 14, 2021, the…
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Feature artist for July 2021: Linda Wright
by Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – There’s a northern gem in the heart of the city. She’s Linda Wright, of Gwich’in heritage,…
Indigenous crafters elevate the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The talented group of artists known as ‘I am Collective’ is gaining popularity in Edmonton and across Alberta. Located in…
Red Skirt MMIWG project seeking participants for May 5 March in Edmonton
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Advocating for a worthy cause does not always come fast or easy, especially in the case of Missing and Murdered…
Alberta Native Friendship Centres host an amazing Youth and Elders Gathering in Jasper
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Twenty-two years have passed since its origins in 1997, and the annual Youth and Elders Gathering at the Palisades Centre…
Elders fine-tune Kihciy Askiy process for Edmonton’s river valley
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – It’s happening! Finally, Edmonton will get its long-awaited sacred space. The end of October saw another Grand Council of Elders…
Edmonton hosts lively Indigenous Peoples Festival
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – There was something for everyone at this year’s Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Festival held on June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples…
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Edmonton
by Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Across Canada the momentum has been building, as more and more people and communities acknowledge and honour our Indigenous peoples….
Respected Metis Elder harassed at Edmonton City Centre Mall
By Deborah Shatz (ANNews) – A respected Métis elder who has devoted much time and effort to promoting reconciliation and Indigenous awareness in Edmonton was harassed…
National Gathering of Elders had a tremendous response in Edmonton
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The overwhelming number of delegates to the inaugural National Gathering of Elders said it all. Well over 4000 individuals converged…