Samson Cree Nation celebrates Pride through culture, kinship and inclusion
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Samson Cree Nation Chief Izaiah Swampy-Omeasoo joined community members on June 13 for the annual Pride…
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From Scooped Childhood to Couture: D’Arcy J. Moses on Survival, Fashion, and Rebuilding in a Changing Industry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For D’Arcy J. Moses, fashion has never simply been about clothing. It became a path back to…
NiGiNan Housing Ventures highlights lived experience, culture, and collaboration at the Heart of the City Gala
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Heart of the City gala hosted by NiGiNan Housing Ventures brought together frontline workers, Indigenous leaders,…
5th Annual Tipi Village Returns to Ponoka Stampede Week Celebrating Culture, Connection and Reconciliation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Tipi Village at the Ponoka Stampede continues to be a place where Indigenous and non-Indigenous…
Second Annual Blue Jean Jacket Day Walk Raises Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys in Maskwacîs
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Community members gathered in Maskwacîs on June 6 for the second annual Blue Jean Jacket Day…
NorQuest’s Indigenous Career Centre Focuses on Relationships, Training, and Employment Opportunity
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – When the Indigenous Career Centre at NorQuest College first opened its doors in March 2015, it…
What is an Urban Reserve? Edmonton’s Plan to Open New Economic Corridors
By Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Urban reserves are not a new idea in Canada, but the term may still be unfamiliar…
New funding for MMIWG Calls for Justice projected to be cut in half: CCPA report
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Canadian government is backsliding on its funding commitments for achieving the National Inquiry into Missing…
Five Years of Healing: Indigenous Psychological Services Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – What started as one woman’s personal healing journey has grown into a nationally connected network of…
Building the Door: How an Indigenous Entrepreneur Turned Family Stories into a Publishing Movement
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the founder of Eaglespeaker Publishing, Jason Eaglespeaker, storytelling was never simply about books. It was…