From Tragedy to Matriarch: The Rise of Sage Morin
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Matriarch was born from tragedy and grief. A symbol of Indigenous female strength and power,…
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Geraldine Carriere: Empowering the Wild Woman Within
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Geraldine Carriere, a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, life and business coach, and performing artist,…
Mover and Shaker: Sheena T. Kaine Creates a Self-Defence Movement
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sheena T. Kaine is sparking a powerful self-defence movement, turning awareness into tangible action beyond protests….
Rooted in Resilience: Tyler Moody Uses Culture, Creativity, and Honesty to Inspire Indigenous Youth
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – From the northern community of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (Nelson House, Manitoba), Tyler Moody carries a story…
April Eve Wiberg: Survivor, Advocate for the Missing, Murdered and Forgotten
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – April Eve Wiberg is an Indigenous movement builder, survivor, and advocate who transforms lived experience into…
Housing as Healing: Anne Stevenson on Indigenous-Led and Community-Centered Housing in Edmonton
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton City Councillor Anne Stevenson brings years of experience in affordable housing to her role on…
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack Expands Youth Housing Spaces and Encourages Youth Engagement
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton’s newly elected Mayor Andrew Knack has moved quickly to address pressing issues affecting youth and…
AU Elder in Residence honoured for contributions to Indigenous literacy, advocacy, and teaching
Athabasca University’s Dr. Maria Campbell awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal (AU) – Dr. Maria Campbell, acclaimed Métis author, filmmaker, and Elder in Residence at…
Raising Awareness and Reducing Stigma: Lightning Spirit Healing Company on World AIDS Day
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Marlene Poitras, owner of Lightning Spirit Healing Company and former Alberta Regional Chief of the Assembly…
Bus That Carries Stories: How Indigenous Seniors Shaped Edmonton’s New ETS Bus Wrap
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – When the Aboriginal Seniors Centre in Edmonton was approached to help design a new ETS bus…