Third annual Youth Teepee Summit had ‘a little bit of everything’
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The First Nations Health Consortium (FNHC) hosted its third annual Youth Teepee Summit from July 29…
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Dancer Kenton Alook preserves and promotes Métis culture through jigging
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jigging is a traditional Métis dance that’s existed on Turtle Island for hundreds of years and…
A conversation with Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Margaret Holloway
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess holds many roles and responsibilities. Not only does she represent…
Tipi Village at Ponoka Stampede promotes Indigenous culture and unity
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Tipi Village at Ponoka marked its third annual event with speeches from distinguished figures such…
Rubaboo Arts Festival returns to Edmonton from July 19 – 28
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Rubaboo Arts Festival is returning to Edmonton for its 15th year from July 19 to…
Feature artist for May 2024: Jessica Desmoulin
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The beautiful art on the cover of the May 2024 edition of Alberta Native News is…
Inuvialuit Day Celebrations celebrate 40 years since the signing of the IFA
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Inuvialuit Final Agreement was signed on June 5, 1984 between the Government of Canada and…
Métis Spring Festival returns to Servus Place in St. Albert: May 17 – 19
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Métis Spring Festival is returning to Servus Place in St. Albert this year from May…
‘Every Child Matters’ Hitmen Hockey Game inspires and educates attendees
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Saturday, February 10th, the fourth annual Every Child Matters Hitmen Hockey Game took place at the…
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation opens Chief Aranazhi School
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation held the grand opening for the new Chief Aranazhi School on Jan….