Samson Cree Nation Councillor Katherine Swampy discusses powwows and advocacy
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Katherine Swampy is a Councillor of the Samson Cree Nation, a human rights advocate and a…
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Alberta approves transfer of cemetery to Enoch Cree Nation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The provincial government has approved the transfer of a small parcel of land in west Edmonton…
Ashley Callingbull-Rabbit talks about her fitness journey to Sports Illustrated and Edmonton Elks
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ashley Callingbull-Rabbit is emerging from the pandemic healthier and fit! Never one to just take a…
AFN chief vows to fight suspension
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Roseanne Archibald says her recent suspension was retaliation for…
Treaty 6, 7 and 8 First Nations join the call for an extension to submit Day School Settlement claims
June 27, 2022 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) – The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, G4, and Sovereign Nations of Treaty No. 8, support calls…
Powwow dancer reclaims her heritage through traditional dance
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Nyla Carpentier is a first-generation powwow dancer who is reclaiming her heritage in powwow and passing…
Province announces funding for Indigenous police forces
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Government of Alberta has announced two funding initiatives intended to strengthen Indigenous police forces. The…
Chief Wilton Littlechild welcomes the Pope’s visit to Maskwacis next month
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Vatican has formally announced that Pope Francis will travel to Canada from July 24-29, 2022….
Michelle Houle opens up about her 30 year modelling career
By Chevi Rabbit. Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Over the years, you may have noticed a familiar face on your local Global Television,…
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation announces Addition to Reserve of 89 residential lots in Fort Chipewyan
(Fort McMurray) – The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) is proud to announce it has successfully achieved completion of phase one of the Addition to…