by Dan Jones | Jul 15, 2021 | Current News
Warning: This story contains disturbing content. The family of Braden Herman has launched a civil suit against a former Prince Albert police officer charged with first-degree murder in his death and the force that employed him. The 26-year-old Braden Herman’s body was...
by Dan Jones | Jul 14, 2021 | Current News
A Pelican Lake First Nation woman’s fight against extradition to the United States to stand trial has been dismissed by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Julliette Belle Carter is facing charges for wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money...
by Dan Jones | Jul 6, 2021 | Current News
It’s the first of its kind in Canada, as a Saskatchewan First Nation gains control over child welfare. The Cowessess First Nation signed two agreements with the federal and provincial governments Tuesday, giving it authority regarding children-in-care. “Today we give...
by Dan Jones | Jun 25, 2021 | Current News
A new food resource has launched in Turnor Lake and Birch Narrows. The Community Food Centre, the first in northern Saskatchewan teaches people how to grow, prepare and cook food. “We are teaching many cultural aspects in our community. We are bringing the culture...
by Dan Jones | Jun 24, 2021 | Current News
(Screenshot of the search site for unmarked graves at Marieval residential school.) It is considered one of the largest unmarked burials at a Canadian residential school, as the Cowessess First Nation says ground-penetrating radar has detected 751 unmarked graves at...
by Dan Jones | Jun 22, 2021 | Current News
The federal government is earmarking $4.88 million, a portion of $27 million already existing to support research and exploration of unmarked graves, burials and undocumented deaths at Saskatchewan residential schools. “We’re going to take the funding, and...
by Dan Jones | Jun 18, 2021 | Current News
The province is committing $2 million for the research and exploration of unmarked burials and graves at federally operated residential schools in Saskatchewan. “It will be challenging and emotional road for all of us. But one we must walk together because it’s...
by Dan Jones | Jun 16, 2021 | Current News
There appears to cautiousness among some First Nations on whether to proceed with attempting to locate unmarked graves at residential schools, while others are forging ahead. “Some of the most poignant testimonial that I’ve received from leaders and Indigenous...
by Dan Jones | Jun 15, 2021 | Current News
The Archdiocese of Regina confirms the Father Hugonard statue will be removed. “Conversations have been taking place regarding the statue regularly over the past week or so. The group of affected parties, which includes Star Blanket First Nation, the town, and...
by Dan Jones | Jun 10, 2021 | Current News
A Cree woman says she felt like she was racially profiled while at a Regina Shoppers Drug Mart. Dianne Desjarlais-Cardinal was in the Broad Street location Wednesday evening purchasing diabetic supplies when he said she noticed that she was being followed by security....
