by Dan Jones | Apr 24, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
Both the government and the opposition are admitting that more needs to be done to address mental health issues and high Indigenous suicide rates in northern Saskatchewan. The Advocate for Children and Youth, Corey O’Soup, tabled his annual report Tuesday, saying...
by Dan Jones | Apr 24, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
Saskatchewan’s advocate for children and youth is sharply criticizing the provincial government, saying it needs to prioritize First Nations and Métis education outcomes and better mental health services in the north. In his annual report, Corey O’Soup says graduation...
by Joel Willick | Apr 24, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
Two people from Big River First Nation are facing numerous drug trafficking charges after allegedly being found with crystal meth and a large quantity of prescription pills. RCMP say a traffic stop was conducted near Debden this past Saturday. Officers then conducted...
by Joel Willick | Apr 24, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
The RCMP is releasing details about a tragic death near Wollaston Lake this past weekend. Billy Dzeylion, 33, was part of a fishing tournament near the northern community. RCMP say Dzeylion was last seen on Friday heading out on his snowmobile. He was reported missing...
by Dan Jones | Apr 23, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
The Fond du Lac First Nation is holding a community meeting tonight to update its members on the Treaty 8 Agricultural Settlement Agreement. In January, Fond Du Lac and the Black Lake First Nation agreed to a compensation package of approximately $177 million, with...
by Dan Jones | Apr 23, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
The future of Indigenous child welfare and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action are the focus of a national gathering taking place this week in Moose Jaw. It’s widely recognized that Indigenous children are overrepresented in the child welfare...
