Brooke Metchewais Uses Miss Indigenous Canada 2026 Platform to Empower Youth
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Brooke Metchewais, leadership is not about standing above others. It is about standing with community,…
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More Than 200 Posters Honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous People at Edmonton Awareness Event
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – More than 200 posters honouring missing and murdered Indigenous people lined the fence at Empire Park…
Puppeteer DerRic Starlight’s Journey Through Homelessness, Recovery, and Reconciliation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For nearly 30 years, DerRic Starlight has built a career around storytelling. A comedian puppeteer from the…
Lawyer Raises Concerns Over Changes to Reconciliation Programs Within Alberta’s Legal Profession
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – An Alberta Cree lawyer is raising concerns about the future of Indigenous education, mentorship, and equity…
Treaty 8 First Nations comes out of 2026 AGM with new name, water agreement with Dene Nation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta has voted unanimously to henceforth be known as Treaty 8…
Treaty No. 6 First Nations Raise Concerns Over Canada’s Proposed Fast-Tracking of Major Projects
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations is raising serious concerns about Canada’s proposed reforms…
Stepping Into the Vision of Alex Janvier: How Soul Symphony Brings a Master Artist’s Legacy to Life
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For generations of artists, collectors, and community members, the work of world-renowned Denesuline and Saulteaux artist…
Treaty No. 6 leaders meet PM and reaffirm united front on Treaty Rights
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations says it has reaffirmed its united commitment to…
Dancing for Healing: Selena Medicine Shield shares the meaning behind the Jingle Dress
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For Selena Medicine Shield, entering the powwow circle in a jingle dress is about healing, prayer, connection,…
Montana First Nation celebrates Killarney Lake Solar Farm grand opening, creating new opportunities for future generations
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Montana First Nation celebrated a major milestone in its clean energy journey on July 14 with…