Enbridge takes ‘next step’ on reconciliation journey
By David Coll (Calgary) – Enbridge’s first Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan has articulated 22 measurable and publicly reportable commitments. With energy pipelines and infrastructure that…
Social Issues
Ever Deadly: A documentary of power and song!
Reviewed by Deena Goodrunning (ANNews) – Ever Deadly is a documentary about award-winning Inuk singer, activist and author Tanya Tagaq. The film was written and…
Tanya Ward-Schur shares insights into finding balance
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Tanya Ward-Schur describes herself as a helper in the Red Deer community. She was educated at…
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…
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…