by Joel Willick | Aug 2, 2023
A judge in Saskatoon heard several hours of arguments on Wednesday as to why a past claim on behalf of survivors of the Ile a la Crosse boarding school should be stayed. The courtroom was full of survivors and supporters in orange shirts observing the court...
by Joel Willick | Aug 1, 2023
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree was in Saskatoon Tuesday morning announcing the settlement of several historic claims in Saskatchewan. 14 different First Nations under both Treaty 6 and Treaty 4 across the province have settled their claims...
by Joel Willick | Jul 24, 2023
A provincial judge has allowed parts of an application from the legal team of Dawn Walker to move forward. Walker, allegedly faked her own death and fled to the United States last summer and now faces several charges with an upcoming trial in November. Walker’s...
by Joel Willick | Jul 21, 2023
Canada’s premier celebration of Métis culture and heritage is back as Back to Batoche is underway this weekend. This year’s festival has been given the moniker Year of the Youth with several events planned to get younger Métis people more engaged. Kristi Ross,...
by Joel Willick | Jul 19, 2023
First Nation Leaders are calling for accountability and immediate change – a week after a Prince Albert police officer was charged in relation to the in-custody death of Saul Laliberte. Laliberte died at the Prince Albert Police Service detention area on...
by Joel Willick | Jul 14, 2023
Hundreds of people gathered at Dakota Dunes Conference Centre last night for a pep rally for the more than 500 athletes from Saskatchewan on their way to Halifax this weekend for the North American Indigenous Games. The athletes will compete in 16 different events...
by Joel Willick | Jun 30, 2023
A Cree medicine man accused of sexual assault testified at a hearing to see whether his guilty pleas should be withdrawn. Court also heard from his original legal counsel. 60-year-old Cecil Wolfe is facing 12 counts of sexual assault for allegedly abusing multiple...
by Joel Willick | Jun 27, 2023
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology is celebrating the grand opening of their Pawacikewikamik Nutrien MakerLodge innovative lab. The new lab contains several pieces of innovative technology, including a 3d printer, virtual reality headsets, a Tesla Model...
by Joel Willick | Jun 26, 2023
Construction officially got underway Monday morning to relocate the St. Frances Cree Bilingual School in Saskatoon. Several dignitaries were on hand for a land-blessing ceremony to kick-off the start of the school’s construction. “St. Frances Cree Bilingual...
by Joel Willick | Jun 20, 2023
Lac La Ronge Indian Band. A wide range of events are being organized for this year’s National Indigenous Peoples Day. National Indigenous Peoples Day honours and celebrates the traditions and achievements of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, and Métis...
