Hate to Hope: Heal the Divide campaign promotes mutual respect
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Chevi Rabbit, a frequent Alberta Native News contributor who runs an organization called Hate to Hope,…
Advocacy
Alberta takes steps to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable people
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta government has accepted the final report of the Human Trafficking Task Force and its …
Fashion Designer Stephanie Crowchild creates recovery home on Tsuut’ina First Nation
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Stephanie Crowchild is a member of Tsuut’ina First Nation. Her traditional Indigenous name is “Woman who…
Ashley Callingbull is the first Cree model to be featured in Sports Illustrated Magazine
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A local woman from the Edmonton area has become the first plains Cree model featured in Sports…
Indigenous women and allies talk about the significance of International Women’s Day.
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – This year’s theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is Women Inspiring Women. It celebrates all the…
Ashley Callingbull becomes the first Plains Cree model featured in Sports Illustrated
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A local woman from the Edmonton area has become the first plains Cree model featured in…
Artist Lance Cardinal opens up about his childhood and creativity
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Lance Cardinal, (he/him) is a First Nation artist, designer, and philanthropist who is having a positive…
Kyle Beauregard shares his journey to becoming a sober gay barber: I had to grow up fast
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Kyle Beauregard (he/him) was born in Edmonton. He is a gay Metis Indigenous barber and a…
Town of Devon creates database that features Treaty 6 Indigenous artists
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Mitch Wincentaylo is the Indigenous Engagement and Culture and Inclusion Coordinator for the Town of Devon….
Acimowin Opaspiw Society announces memorial round dance in Saint Paul, Alberta
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Acimowin Opaspiw Society (AOS) is announcing the first of four Memorial Round Dances being held…