Teresa Strong empowers women to get out of gang life
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous women, over the last 500 years, have been subjugated to systemic abuse and colonization. In…
Social Issues
Edmonton Model Roberta Alook shares her story and her insights
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Several Indigenous artisans, creatives and models are pushing the limits of their true potential and inspiring…
Singer, songwriter, RCMP officer Stirling John inspires Indigenous youth in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Stirling John is a member of Sagkeeng First Nation in Ontario, but here in Alberta he…
Indigenous, Two-Spirit creators find community on TikTok
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous and Two-Spirit TiKTok creators say the app helps them cultivate a sense of community stretching…
Province creates advisory council on ending violence against Indigenous women
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta government has established a new advisory council to make recommendations on ending violence against…
Filmmakers share how TELUS STORYHIVE’s Indigenous Storyteller Edition helped their careers
by Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Apply for the 2022 Indigenous Storyteller Edition before June 28 for your chance to receive $20,000 in production…
Indigenous Artisan Marketplace empowers creative prospects of former inmates
by Shelley Mantei (ANNews) – Art training and engagement in the arts is one of the most powerful, culturally appropriate means to inspire Indigenous people…
Fashion Designer Stephanie Crowchild creates recovery home on Tsuut’ina First Nation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Stephanie Crowchild is a member of Tsuut’ina First Nation. Her traditional Indigenous name is “Woman who…
Indigenous women and allies talk about the significance of International Women’s Day.
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This year’s theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is Women Inspiring Women. It celebrates all the…
Pink Shirt Day focuses on an anti-bullying message
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Pink Shirt Day was hosted on the top radio segment on Hawk Radio with DJ, Michelle…