On July 9, 2026, the Government of Canada has invested $1.89 million dollars in funding over the course of two years in the development and distribution of Indigenous audio and video content, according to a statement made by the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development and Member of Parliament (Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River). He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Official Languages and Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture,.
“The remarkable programs produced by Indigenous broadcasters are examples of Indigenous excellence. Hearing and seeing a community’s stories and values reflected on screen, online or over the airwaves are vital to ensuring that their cultures are passed on through the generations. Today, we celebrate their success in bringing communities together, encouraging dialogue and promoting the vitality of Indigenous languages,” said The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.
By providing funding for radio and television programming for Indigenous languages such as Cree, Dene, and Michif programming for communities in Saskatchewan, this support will help preserve and improve Indigenous languages and cultures through the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting component of the Indigenous Languages Program.
“These radio and television stations play a vital role in sustaining and celebrating Métis and Nêhiyawak culture in northern Saskatchewan. Their programs will continue to support the flourishing languages and voices of their communities for generations to come,” said the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development and Member of Parliament (Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River)
Here’s a list of the funded agencies:
Minahik Achimowin (CFNK Radio 89.9 FM)
Pinehouse, Saskatchewan
$642,757 over two years
Ile a la Crosse Communication Society (CILX Michif Radio 92.5 FM)
Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan
$428,800 over two years
Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC Radio)
La Ronge and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
$618,914 over two years
Sipisisihk Communications (CIPI Radio 96.5 FM)
Beauval, Saskatchewan
$200,000 over two years