by Joel Willick | May 5, 2022 | Current News
Indigenous researchers out of the University of Saskatchewan will join a national heart failure research network. An issue that, according to the university is on the rise and disproportionately affects indigenous people. Dr. Alexandra King and Professor Malcolm King...
by MBC News | May 5, 2022 | Current News
As First Nations mark Red Dress Day, a day to raise awareness for missing an murdered Indigenous women and girls, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations has updated and launched a new declaration to assert more protections for all forms of violence faced by...
by MBC News | May 5, 2022 | Current News
By: Julia Peterson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The StarPhoenix BATTLEFORD — Generations after a leadership staff was taken from Chief Poundmaker, the historic artifact that belonged to one of the great Indigenous leaders of the 19th century has been...
by MBC News | May 5, 2022 | Current News
The College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan has hired its first vice-dean Indigenous Health; a position created to bring Indigenous health issues to the forefront at the college. Dr. Janet Tootoosis will fill the role on an interim basis while the...
by MBC News | May 4, 2022 | Current News
The New Democrats are pressing the province to recognize the Timber Bay and Ile a la Crosse residential schools, so that former students can receive compensation. Saskatoon MLA Betty Nippi-Albright recently presented a petition, urging for recognition, as...
by MBC News | May 3, 2022 | Current News
For Rosie Charles, it was a dream which took years to accomplish, but on Monday she opened her own fitness studio called “RC FITZONE.” Her goal is to get people back into fitness, after the COVID-19 pandemic halted all gyms and classes. “This is for everyone who is...
by Joel Willick | May 3, 2022 | Current News
The Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council says they have already started the work to replace the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gym. In a conversation with MBC News, PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte says insurance will cover the cost of a new building and a...
by MBC News | May 2, 2022 | Current News
Content Warning: The following story may be distressing. A former residential school survivor said it was emotional to hear the Archbishop of Canterbury apologize for the Anglican Church’s involvement in residential schools. The spiritual leader of the Anglican church...
by MBC News | May 2, 2022 | Current News
UPDATE: Hannah Bill has been located safe. RCMP are searching for a woman from Pelican Lake First Nation they believe may be in danger. Mounties say an injured woman was picked up and placed in a vehicle by a man on the First Nation early this morning around 6:30 am....
by Joel Willick | May 1, 2022 | Current News
Content Warning: The following story may be distressing. The Archbishop of Canterbury twice apologized this weekend for the Anglican Church’s role in Canada’s residential schools. The spiritual leader of the Anglican church visited James Smith Cree Nation on Saturday...
