Dreamspeakers Festival returns to Edmonton
By Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival returns to Edmonton this week, running April 15 to 19,…
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Toasted Sister: Indigenous Food, Storytelling, and the Meaning Behind Every Plate
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Approaching Indigenous food as both a reporter and a curious listener, I found that Andi Murphy’s…
Blackfoot Crossing: A Living Treaty Site Driving Indigenous-Led Tourism in Alberta
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – As National Tourism Week highlights travel experiences across Canada, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is being recognized…
Workshop teaches Indigenous filmmakers how to pitch their stories
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Participants gathered at Kakio Studio Café on April 16 for a hands-on pitching workshop hosted by…
Calgary designer builds fashion brand grounded in cultural resurgence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – At 41, Calgary-based Indigenous fashion designer Stephanie Gamble is building a career that bridges fashion, cultural…
Alberta’s healthcare hinges on function, not structure, says rural anesthesiologist
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dr. Alika Lafontaine, a rural anesthesiologist in Grande Prairie and former president of the Canadian Medical…
