by MBC News | Aug 28, 2018
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says it will hold its election for executive leadership in October. Voting for chief, first vice chief and third vice chief will take place in Saskatoon October 25. Candidates must declare by noon on September 24, with...
by MBC News | Aug 27, 2018
The La Ronge Ice Wolves are putting on a youth hockey camp this week at the Mel Hegland Uniplex. The Ice Wolves were expecting around 60 participants. “I’m looking forward to kind of getting that back up and running here,” said Ice Wolves Head Coach and GM Evan...
by MBC News | Aug 27, 2018
Some members of a special RCMP team have arrived in northern Saskatchewan. Police will be assessing the situation near the spot in Peter Pond Lake, where a plane that went missing nearly 60 years ago was found. The wreckage of a Cessna float plane was discovered last...
by MBC News | Aug 27, 2018
The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is implementing a new drug strategy for those living in First Nations housing. A new directive from chief and council posted to the First Nations Facebook page last week says that the RCMP will be contacted if a person is suspected of...
by MBC News | Aug 27, 2018
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is examining how gender impacts health and wellness in Indigenous peoples. The organization questions whether paying more attention to this will improve conditions. “Gender plays a significant role in health and wellness, but...
by MBC News | Aug 27, 2018
An RCMP member stationed in Stony Rapids has been suspended, is facing three criminal charges and an RCMP Code of Conduct investigation has been ordered. Police say Brendin Feere has been charged with assault, forcible confinement and overcoming resistance to...
by MBC News | Aug 24, 2018
The federal government is hosting an Indigenous languages engagement session in Saskatoon this week. The meeting is part of the government’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call to action to pass an Aboriginal Languages Act. Garry Anaquod is the...
by MBC News | Aug 24, 2018
The Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, in partnership with the federal and provincial governments, will start construction of an eight-room co-housing project for hard-to-house individuals in North Battleford. “The supported rooming house model will...
by MBC News | Aug 24, 2018
La Ronge will play host to the 24th annual Eagle Point Canoe Classic this Saturday. There’s a 17-kilometre race and a seven-kilometre version. Organizers are expecting between 30-40 paddlers. “We get some people out of province – from Manitoba and from...
by MBC News | Aug 23, 2018
The judge has reserved her decision in whether the protesters Charter Rights were violated on freedom of expression and lawful arrest and detention of six protesters June 18. The judge also did not rule on if the camp will be removed from Wascana Park....
