Indigenous writers circle participant readies debut memoir
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton-based teacher Scott Olsen is getting ready to publish his first book after working with some…
Literature
CBC and APTN enter into a new partnership
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – APTN and the CBC have entered into an agreement to enhance their sharing of content, the…
Cree author Shayla Raine credits her community and family for her success
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Indigenous Reporter (ANNews) – Shayla Raine has created a powerful Cree poetry book called The Way Creator Sees You which…
Book Review: From the Spirit of Richard Wagamese
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – “Inhabit what you read. Allow it to fill you. Let the intent of the spirit of…
Book by Indigenous women offers insight into Canadian street gangs
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Six Indigenous women, each with a history of a street lifestyle, have co-authored a book with…
Drew Hayden Taylor presents Indigenous Views of the Future with new title “Me Tomorrow”
Reviewed by Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Beginning with first glance at the cover of Me Tomorrow: Indigenous Views of the Future,…
Indigenous Writers Circle connects Indigenous writers with mentors
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The inaugural Audible Indigenous Writers Circle is underway, with 15 Indigenous participants from across the country…
Book Review – Peyakow: Reclaiming Cree Dignity, A Memoir by Darrel McLeod
Review by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Peyakow: Reclaiming Cree Dignity, A Memoir is a new memoir from the award-winning, Cree writer…
Treaty Six Contemporary Art Festival invites applications from Indigenous artists for Sept. event
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Treaty Six Contemporary, in association with the Edmonton Arts Council, has announced The Treaty Six…
EPL announces 2021 Elder in Residence Jo-Ann Saddleback
Edmonton, AB, April 21, 2021 – The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) is thrilled to announce Elder Jo-Ann Saddleback from the Saddle Lake Cree First Nation as…