A Drum, a Meal and a Place to be: ICAA starts Indigenous Men’s Wellness Group
By Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A Biweekly Edmonton gathering aims to ease isolation and build community among Indigenous men. A few…
Social Issues
At EIA with his Wâhkôhtowin installation, Lance Cardinal welcomes travelers to Treaty 6 territory
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton International Airport now features a vibrant public art installation that celebrates Indigenous culture, kinship, and…
Singer, educator, Tammy Rae Lamouche co-hosts podcast bridging community and academia
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Miyo-wîcêhtôwin: Stories That Teach and Heal is an Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) initiative at the…
Mover and Shaker: Sheena T. Kaine Creates a Self-Defence Movement
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sheena T. Kaine is sparking a powerful self-defence movement, turning awareness into tangible action beyond protests….
SACRID Beauty: A Brand with Culture and Commerce at Its Core
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jacqueline Buffalo of Montana First Nation is part of a growing wave of Indigenous women entrepreneurs…
Healing through Podcasting: Native Calgarian’s podcast highlights Indigenous voices and rising hate in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “I am Red Thunderwoman, my colonial name is Michelle Robinson. I am a Sahtu Dene, a…
Standing Chief: Jerry Saddleback’s journey through Indigenous social work and cultural reclamation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jerry Saddleback Jr., Plains Cree from Samson Cree Nation, Treaty No. 6 Territory, has embarked on…
Rooted in Resilience: Tyler Moody Uses Culture, Creativity, and Honesty to Inspire Indigenous Youth
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – From the northern community of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (Nelson House, Manitoba), Tyler Moody carries a story…
Housing as Healing: Anne Stevenson on Indigenous-Led and Community-Centered Housing in Edmonton
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton City Councillor Anne Stevenson brings years of experience in affordable housing to her role on…
Bus That Carries Stories: How Indigenous Seniors Shaped Edmonton’s New ETS Bus Wrap
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – When the Aboriginal Seniors Centre in Edmonton was approached to help design a new ETS bus…