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…
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New funding supports indigenous housing projects
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous communities right across Canada are facing a massive housing crisis. Therefore, it is vital for…
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…
Brandon McDonald’s path to Redemption through Correctional Services Canada
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Every individual has a wake-up moment or a wake-up call that signals they need to make…
Hip Hop artist Cody Coyote shares his healing journey
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In recent years, Cody Coyote’s rise to fame has been undeniable. The talented artist often raps…
TRC advocate says: Canada must reconcile with its genocidal history
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Crystal Gail Fraser is an assistant professor at the University of Alberta who teaches Canadian History….
From Indigenous Orphan to Successful Entrepreneur, VJ Curry shares his story.
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Now and then, a story comes across the table that proves that anyone from any horrible…
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…
Reflections on the Pope’s apology – another perspective on healing
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On June 24, Pope Frances came to Maskwacis, to deliver an apology on indigenous soil at…