by MBC News | Jun 16, 2021
An Ahtahkakoop First Nation man is charged with second-degree murder following a homicide on the First Nation Tuesday. RCMP says it responded to an assault complaint at a home there early Tuesday. When officers arrived, the found the victim 51-year-old Jimmy Williams...
by MBC News | Jun 16, 2021
The Kikinahk Friendship Centre in La Ronge is accepting applicants for the Youth Experience and Skill Strategy Program which provides work experience and career coaching to young adults aged 18 to 29. Lee-Wayne Nippi, an employment counsellor at Kikinahk, is running...
by MBC News | Jun 16, 2021
A former Prince Albert RCMP officer charged with first-degree murder has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Fifty-three-year-old Bernie Herman, a more than 30-year veteran of the force, is charged in death of 26-year-old Braden Herman. Braden Herman’s body was found by...
by MBC News | Jun 16, 2021
Years after the idea was first put forward in a private member’s bill, a national holiday recognizing the place of Indigenous people in Canadian history has been put into legislation. Bill C-5 was passed in Parliament earlier this month. The bill designates Sept. 30...
by MBC News | Jun 16, 2021
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 MBC News | Jun 15, 2021
The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) is looking to get people talking about the importance of implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) calls to action. On Monday tribal council chief Mark Arcand walked in Saskatoon along circle drive to raise awareness...
by MBC News | Jun 15, 2021
A new program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic will teach Indigenous leadership skills to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The online Indigenous Leadership Skills applied certificate was announced at the beginning of June. The 240 hours of material utilizes case...
by MBC News | Jun 15, 2021
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 MBC News | Jun 14, 2021
A woman from the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation is hoping to inspire Indigenous students into careers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields through her business. Dawn Pratt, the founder of Askenootow STEM Enterprises, started the company last...
by MBC News | Jun 14, 2021
A man from La Ronge has been charged after leaving the scene of a collision. Darwin Venne, 29, was in a car with two others travelling northbound on Highway #2 in Air Ronge when the vehicle he was driving struck a motorcyclist going southbound. The collision happened...
