Conklin’s Housing Crisis: Families, Culture, and Community at Risk

by MBC News | Apr 3, 2026

Photo: Joanne Rita Richards shared images of her home showing significant damage, which she says reflects the broader housing crisis in Conklin. / Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Chevi Rabbit Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native...

Carrying the Story of the Star: Melissa Victor Builds the Kwósel Brand

by MBC News | Mar 25, 2026

Photo: Melissa Victor is the proud owner of Kwósel Indigenous Jewelry and Art. / Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Chevi Rabbit Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News Melissa Victor didn’t expect her journey into beadwork to...

Event showcasing Shared Values and Different Traditions presented at MacEwan U

by MBC News | Mar 25, 2026

Photo: Elder Tom Snow. Photo supplied. By Troy Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News On March 11, MacEwan, Kihêw Waciston, IslamicFamily, and The Mosquers Film Festival presented îbutze îciyabi (“to make yourself thirsty”), an event that...

Georgina Lightning on building Alberta as the Indigenous film capital of the world

by MBC News | Mar 18, 2026

Photo: Filmmaker Georgina Lightning aims to transform Alberta into a global hub for Indigenous-owned film and media. Photo by Edmonton Screen. By Chevi Rabbit Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News Georgina Lightning is a Cree filmmaker,...

Chief Sunshine pens letter to PM opposing co-operation agreement with Alberta

by MBC News | Mar 17, 2026

Photo: Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine. Screenshot. By Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine has written a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney criticizing the federal...