by Jenna Smith | Nov 10, 2023
The Government of Saskatchewan and Canada announced today that $23.5 million dollars will be put towards the creation of 2,349 new regulated child care spaces across the province. Funding for the spaces has been allocated to 51 organizations in 41 communities which...
by Jenna Smith | Nov 8, 2023
(Photo credit: Jenna Smith) November 8 is National Indigenous Veterans Day, and Metis Nation Saskatchewan hosted an Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony at Batoche Festival Grounds this morning to honour Indigenous Veterans Canada-wide. It’s estimated that over 12,000...
by Jenna Smith | Nov 7, 2023
Today marks the 21st annual Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon. Today and tomorrow Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital’s Radiothon will be taking over air waves across Saskatchewan. Their goal is to raise funds to help support sick children across the province....
by Jenna Smith | Nov 6, 2023
The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre and Northlands College have come together to provide approximately 200 adults in the North with access to free high school courses. Students will be able to complete their Grade 12, upgrade high school courses or complete the...
by Jenna Smith | Nov 2, 2023
Margaret Rose McIntyre and Ron Ratte are the new Elders-in-Residence at Northlands College and will play a big role in enriching Indigenous culture at the college and fostering deeper connections with Indigenous communities. McIntyre is deeply rooted in her Indigenous...
by Jenna Smith | Oct 26, 2023
The 2023 Hunger Report has been released and shows an increase in visits to the food bank across Canada this year. The report says that over two million Canadians went to a food bank just in March alone. It also showed a 78.5% increase in food bank visits since 2019...
by Jenna Smith | Oct 19, 2023
The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine has announced the new department of Indigenous Health and Wellness, which is the first of its kind in the country. The new department will be Indigenous-led and ensure the research done is in favour of Indigenous...
by Jenna Smith | Oct 19, 2023
The Scattered Site Outreach Program which is operated by the Kikinahk Friendship Centre opened its homeless shelter this month. The shelter provides food, showers, washrooms, cots and a warm place for men and women over 18 in the La Ronge area. “Last year we had 202...
by Jenna Smith | Oct 16, 2023
The Indian Residential School Department along with Health Services of Lac la Ronge Indian Band are hosting a Community Cultural Gathering. The goal of the gathering is to bring residential school survivors, elders, and families together to strengthen the community. A...
