by MBC News | Aug 15, 2023
(Photo of the Brandon Residential School. Courtesy of the Manitoba Historical Society.) By: Miranda Leybourne, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun WARNING: Disturbing content Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is asking the public to come forward with any...
by MBC News | Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Alexandra King (MD), a citizen of Nipissing First Nation and the Cameco Chair in Indigenous Health and Wellness, leads research into inclusive health practices at the University of Saskatchewan. PHOTO BY UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN By: Kimiya Shokoohi, Local...
by MBC News | Aug 14, 2023
The province’s revised Consultation Policy Framework is receiving wide criticism, suggesting it doesn’t go far enough. The policy released Friday increases consultation timelines for Indigenous communities, suspends Crown land lease and sales auctions for two years,...
by MBC News | Aug 14, 2023
By: Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The federal government is inviting the Indigenous nations that have land along the Trans Mountain pipeline to a meeting to discuss a special-purpose vehicle that will allow them to have an...
by MBC News | Aug 14, 2023
Construction is underway for the Bekevar Wind Energy project which will generate 200 megawatts of clean, renewable Energy in southeast Saskatchewan. Workers have began removing dirt in order to pour concrete for the windmill bases. Photos by: Clarence Cummins. By:...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2023
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is speaking out about prisoners rights. Thursday was Prisoners’ Justice Day and the organization is looking to use the day to raise awareness about the plight many prisoners are facing. CAP National Vice Chief Kim Beaudin...