okiskinwahamâkêw: New children’s book honours the Cree teachings of a môsôm
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A new children’s picture book titled okiskinwahamâkêw – meaning “teacher” in Cree – is set for release…
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Samantha Andreola shares the vision behind Shining Bear Designs
By John Wirth, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On May 2nd, a beautiful and warm sunny day in the neighborhood of Cloverdale in South Surrey, BC,…
Indigenous leaders back Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew’s stance on Treaty Rights
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is earning plaudits from First Nations leaders for publicly disputing Alberta Premier…
‘Revitalization on the Runway’ puts Indigenous creativity in the spotlight
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – MacEwan University’s Allard Hall will become a runway for Indigenous fashion on June 5. Revitalization on…
Blackfoot artist turns survival story into public art across Alberta
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A powerful voice in Alberta’s contemporary Indigenous art scene, Ryan Willert has built a visible creative…
Premier schedules referendum question for Oct. 19 – on whether to have a future separatist referendum
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Hours after NDP MLAs’ proposal to engage in consultation with First Nations before proceeding with an…
Hip-Hop group BVD TRVDITIXNS marks debut album release at The Grindstone
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On a warm May night at The Grindstone Theatre, Edmonton hip-hop group Bad Traditions celebrated the release of…
Culture, Community and Connection: Forward Summit participants propose Indigenous workforce solutions
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The question of how to prepare Indigenous students for the workforce was the subject of a…
Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations Welcomes Court Ruling Against Separatist Petition
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations is welcoming a recent Alberta Court of King’s…
Roundtable focuses on Indigenous leadership in energy industry
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The chief of Cold Lake First Nations, an advisor to Energy Minister Brian Jean and executive…