Feature artist for June 2022: Nancy Desjarlais
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the June Alberta Native News is by Edmonton-based Cree-Metis…
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Leah Omeasoo: The healing power of jingle dress dancing
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Leah Omeasoo-Gillette is a member of Samson Cree Nation, one of four reserves that make up…
CFL to broadcast first game in Indigenous language
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – History will be made at the July 22 Canadian Football League (CFL) game between the Edmonton…
Book Review: ‘Exactly what I said – Translating words and worlds’ by Elizabeth Yeoman
Reviewed by Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Professor Elizabeth Yeoman, who recently retired from her post at the Memorial University of Newfoundland,…
Adrian LaChance: Heart, soul and powwow bound
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A good many people in Native country know Adrian LaChance as the man behind the mic,…
Fashion designer Rhonda Johnson showcases her new collections
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Summer is powwow season and that means more opportunities to showcase Indigenous artisans and designers. Rhonda…
Leaders of Maskwacis look forward to welcoming Pope Francis to their lands
By Chevi Rabbit, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – The four Nations of Maskwacis – Ermineskin, Samson, Louis Bull and Montana Cree Nations – are looking forward…
Harold Gadwa: Powwow can help heal intergenerational trauma
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Harold Gadwa is a well-known Cree Grass Dancer who believes Indigenous people can reconcile trauma caused…
16K sign up for Papal Mass in Edmonton, more tickets to be released on July 11
By Jeremy Appel, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – The next block of tickets to attend a July 26 open air Mass at Commonwealth Stadium during the…
Alberta First Nations join calls to extend the Day School Settlement application deadline
By Jeremy Appel, LJI Reporter (ANNews) – The Confederacy of Treaty 6 Nations, G4 Nations and the Sovereign Nations of Treaty 8 are joining calls…