Redefining Beauty and Opportunity: Kristen Cookie Munroe’s Rise in the Makeup Industry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kristen Cookie Monroe, who now lives in Edmonton, has taken her journey from her hometown of…
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Suzanne Life-Yeomans: Leading the Way in Indigenous Consultation and Female Empowerment
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For over 25 years, Suzanne Life-Yeomans has been at the forefront of Indigenous consultation in Alberta,…
Dakota House: From Small-Town Beginnings to Guiding Indigenous Youth Nationwide
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Actor, author, and CEO of Going M.I.L.E.S. (Motivate, Inspire, Lead, Empower and Succeed), Dakota House has…
Ken Mackinaw: Reclaiming life through culture, community, and spirituality
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ken Mackinaw, known by his Cree name Redrock, of Ermineskin Cree Nation, has faced extraordinary challenges. From…
Story Is the resource: Georgina Lightning on building Alberta as the Indigenous film capital of the world
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Georgina Lightning is a Cree filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and Indigenous media advocate from Edmonton, Alberta, and…
Stephanie Harpe Speaks Out on Human Trafficking Day: Protecting Youth and Communities
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Feb, 22, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Cree, Dene, and Métis advocate Stephanie Harpe shared…
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,…
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…