The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan has announced a new partnership with Canadian Geographic magazine to preserve and promote the Michif language. The Future of Michif Program will include a speakers’ bureau to promote the Michif language, an online conversation forum on...
The Correctional Investigator of Canada says the number of Indigenous people incarcerated in federal institutions has reached an all-time high. Dr. Ivan Zinger says in a news release that Indigenous people account for approximately five per cent of Canada’s...
RCMP say two people have been arrested after a short chase and standoff at a rural property outside Prince Albert early Sunday morning. A woman was taken into custody after police were called to a break and enter around 7 a.m. but a male suspect had already fled on...
The SJHL/MJHL Showcase event kicks off in Regina this morning. Some of the top players from the SJHL will face off with elite players in the MJHL in an all-star tournament with scouts in attendance. Each league has three teams taking part in the action. Aaron...
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is holding a youth empowerment conference in Saskatoon this week. Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation vice-chief and Pelican Narrows councillor Weldon McCallum said the theme for the conference is suicide prevention. “We wanted to bring...
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili was in Prince Albert on Monday. If the NDP has any chance of forming government in the upcoming provincial election later this year, the party will need to retain the Northcote seat currently held by Nicole Rancourt and take away the...
Smudging is still going to take place at the Saskatoon Correctional Center, as Occupational Health and Safety undertakes a review of the cultural practice. Staff at that facility has raised health concerns of second-hand smoke and allergens. Usually sweetgrass, sage...
The La Ronge Ice Wolves dropped a 6-3 decision on Friday night in North Battleford to the North Stars. “We didn’t put a 60-minute effort in, we came out OK, we had a pretty decent first period — had some good chances,” said Ice Wolves Associate Coach Gaelan...
The ongoing conflict between the Métis National Council and three provincial Métis governments appears to have no signs of ending anytime soon. The MNC is the federal representative institution of the Métis Nation and last fall Clem Chartier stepped down as president...
RCMP say a more than six-month investigation by the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit has resulted in charges against a 33-year-old Onion Lake Cree Nation man. James Gabriel Buffalo was charged with accessing and possession of child pornography after...
