Leaders of Maskwacis look forward to welcoming Pope Francis to their lands
By Chevi Rabbit, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – The four Nations of Maskwacis – Ermineskin, Samson, Louis Bull and Montana Cree Nations – are looking forward…
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Harold Gadwa: Powwow can help heal intergenerational trauma
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Harold Gadwa is a well-known Cree Grass Dancer who believes Indigenous people can reconcile trauma caused…
16K sign up for Papal Mass in Edmonton, more tickets to be released on July 11
By Jeremy Appel, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – The next block of tickets to attend a July 26 open air Mass at Commonwealth Stadium during the…
Alberta First Nations join calls to extend the Day School Settlement application deadline
By Jeremy Appel, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty 6 Nations, G4 Nations and the Sovereign Nations of Treaty 8 are joining calls…
Victor Buffalo shares his views on the Pope’s visit to Maskwacis next month
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Victor Buffalo is a respected Alberta leader and entrepreneur. His pioneering work has helped First Nation…
AU honours Roy Weasel Fat for promoting the role of traditional Blackfoot knowledge
(ANNews) – Roy Weasel Fat has been instrumental in promoting the role of Traditional Blackfoot Knowledge in formal education for Blackfoot learners. And more broadly,…
Bring your business idea to life with business link
(ANNews) – Starting a business can be extremely exciting but at times it can also be a frustrating journey. Your business idea may seem like…
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…
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…