FNUniv student ready to combat racism at national summit

FNUniv student ready to combat racism at national summit

by | Mar 18, 2016

A First Nations University business major says it is tough being an indigenous student at most university campuses, but is aiming to change that by taking part in a national student summit in Toronto. Larissa Wahooseyan will be at the Racialized and Indigenous...

Justice Sinclair among newly-appointed federal senators

by | Mar 18, 2016

Justice Murray Sinclair with Justin Trudeau at December’s Truth and Reconciliation event. Photo courtesy NCTR, Twitter Former TRC Commissioner Justice Murray Sinclair is humbly accepting a senate appointment. The upcoming appointments of seven new senators were...

FSIN bracing for federal budget

by | Mar 17, 2016

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is worried the Liberal government will drop its plans to inject $2.6 billion into First Nations education. FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron says he’s been informed the government may not have the money. He says it has to do with...
Think Indigenous Education Conference kicks off in Saskatoon

Think Indigenous Education Conference kicks off in Saskatoon

by | Mar 17, 2016

Educators from across the province gathered at the Saskatoon Inn on Wednesday night to kick off a conference devoted to Indigenous education. Organizers say the focus of the Think Indigenous Education Conference is to showcase the strength of Indigenous education to a...

Caribou management chair worried about fate of traditional hunt

by | Mar 16, 2016

Photo courtesy Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board The board that manages and monitors the huge herds of barren ground  Caribou is expressing concern about dwindling numbers and what may be a larger than normal harvest during this year’s hunt. The chair...