Torrie Ironstar: Embracing art through deafness and Indigenous heritage
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Torrie Ironstar, a Regina, Saskatchewan native from the Carry the Kettle First Nation, has carved a…
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Calgary Public Library offers Powwow Trail 101
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the second year, Calgarians have the chance to learn everything they’ve wanted to know about…
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…
Empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs: A call for economic reconciliation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As Alberta progresses towards a more inclusive economy, the role of Indigenous entrepreneurs is becoming increasingly crucial….
Alexander First Nation members now eligible for water advisory compensation
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alexander First Nation has been newly added to a list of First Nations eligible for compensation…
Treaty Land Sharing Network launches in Alberta
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On July 6, the Treaty Land Sharing Network (TLSN) officially expanded into the west side of…
Wildfires force full evacuations of Chipewyan Prairie and Little Red River First Nations
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Wildfires in northern Alberta have led to the evacuation of two First Nations representing a combined…
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…
Danielle Paradis: Shining a light on northern climate change and more
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In today’s ever-evolving media landscape, podcasts have emerged as a powerful platform for disseminating insightful and…
First Nation entrepreneurs bridge culture with business success
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the heart of Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Tasha Power has cultivated more than a business;…