From adversity to success: Kimberly Yellowknee’s journey into entrepreneurship
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the world of entrepreneurship, there are stories that inspire us, stories of individuals who have…
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Billi-j Heavyshields: A Guiding Light of Hope in Indigenous Healing and Wellness
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Billi-j Heavyshields, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Ikkinaa’pssi Soul Healing, stands as a…
Powwow dancer Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane inducted into the Canadian Dance Hall of Fame
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a landmark moment for Indigenous culture, Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane, an Anishinaabe dancer, scholar, and author from…
Yarrow Currie: Championing Indigenous families impacted by Gender-Based and Domestic Violence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a world where advocates and change-makers leave their indelible mark, one individual is standing out…
Chayla Delorme Maracle captivates audience at Edmonton City Hall on Sisters in Spirit Day
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Chayla Delorme Maracle, an extraordinary Cree woman, student, artist, and businesswoman, graced the stage in Edmonton…
Minister Tanya Fir’s Pledge to Alberta’s Vulnerable Youth: Uniting Against Gender-Based Violence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta is embarking on a transformative journey towards ending gender-based violence with a groundbreaking bilateral…
EPS officer Catlin Chiasson: An inspirational story of inclusivity and resilience
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Officer Catlin Chiasson was recently celebrated at a Naming Ceremony at Alexander…
O’Chiese Nation opens resort and casino in Red Deer: A conversation with Adrian Strawberry
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The flourishing city of Red Deer in Central Alberta is currently experiencing a remarkable period of…
Devon Councillor Mike Hanly draws from the past and looks to the future
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – During its third annual Treaty 6 Day celebration, the town of Devon reaffirmed its unwavering commitment…
The renaissance of Traditional Hand Games at Powwows and cultural gatherings
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Traditional hand games are often part of Powwows and other gatherings held in Cree communities. This…