MNA President Audrey Poitras discusses her decision to retire
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On June 10, longtime Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) President Audrey Poitras announced she won’t seek…
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Loiselle Arcand helps create positive change for families In Alexander First Nation
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Ms. Loiselle Arcand wears many hats in her community of Alexander First Nation (Nation), Alberta. Her two…
Actress Olivia Kate Iatridis offers encouraging words to Indigenous youth
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous people have been underrepresented and misrepresented in the film and television industry for years. Most recently,…
Elder Gilman Cardinal’s path to eldership leads to positive change for Indigenous people
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The road to Indigenous eldership takes time as it is sacred work. Elder Gilman Cardinal began his path…
Indigenous Senator Margaret Dawn Anderson brings lived experience to Senate
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On December 12, 2018, Margaret Dawn Anderson was appointed as Senator of the Northwest Territories (NWT) making history…
New book honours Indigenous war veterans
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Author Jean Miso has a new book out, which gathers and chronicles the stories of Indigenous…
SAGE Beauty wins the Leduc Chamber of Commerce Start Up Business Award
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Danielle Baptiste, originally from Maskwacis Alberta, was awarded the START UP Business of the Year at…
Indigenous journalist Creeson Agecoutay offers advice on transitioning to urban life
By Chevi Rabbit (ANNews) – The rising rental costs, inflation, and overall cost of living can be hard for Indigenous people. Transitioning from a rural…
Upper Deck releases set of 8 Indigenous player hockey cards
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Leading trading card manufacturer Upper Deck has released a “First Peoples Rookie Card Set,” featuring eight Indigenous hockey players who…
From Indigenous Orphan to Successful Entrepreneur, VJ Curry shares his story.
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Now and then, a story comes across the table that proves that anyone from any horrible…