by MBC News | Jun 2, 2015
After six years of emotional testimony, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has released its report on the horrors of Canada’s residential school system. It calls the system nothing short of “cultural genocide,” noting seven generations of...
by MBC News | Jun 1, 2015
The chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into Canada’s residential schools system says Canadians must not permit discomfort with the past to shield them from the truth. Rather, Justice Murray Sinclair says the difficult almost incomprehensible...
by MBC News | Jun 1, 2015
The SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards were once again an inspiring occasion. Hundreds of First Nation and Metis youth and their parents gathered in Saskatoon Friday evening for the 17th annual awards showcase. In all a dozen awards were handed out from academics,...
by MBC News | Jun 1, 2015
An autopsy was scheduled for Monday after the body of a man was found on the weekend on the Moosomin First Nation. Battlefords RCMP say the man had been reported missing on Friday and a local search was organized. Police were called to the reserve Saturday afternoon...
by MBC News | May 29, 2015
A Prince Albert man pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death this morning, but a delay in his sentencing may have larger ramifications for Aboriginal offenders. Jeremiah Jobb pleaded guilty to two counts of impaired driving causing death in a July 2013...
by MBC News | May 29, 2015
The organizer of an anti-violence march says the greatest threat to the safety of aboriginal women is aboriginal men. Conrad Burns says, “ I think we have lost our way” He led a group of more than a dozen people to the legislature this morning carrying signs...
by MBC News | May 29, 2015
The Chief of the Kahkewistahaw First Nation says he’s not done, not by a long shot. Louis Taypotat’s leadership suffered a major setback when the Supreme Court ruled in favour of his band’s election act. The act says members need at least a Grade 12 education to run...
by MBC News | May 29, 2015
CIBC presented a $175,000 cheque to the University of Regina this morning to fund bursaries for aboriginal students. The money will go to 18 students pursuing degrees in business administration, economics and computer sciences. The CIBC’s director of commercial...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
Several First Nation and Metis groups from Saskatchewan will be eligible for funding for their involvement in the early stages of Canada’s plan for used nuclear waste. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is making the funding available for groups involved in the...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
Former FSIN chief Guy Lonechild says he is “seriously considering” a political comeback. The FSIN holds its next chief election this fall, and Lonechild is hinting he plans to be one of the candidates. “It’s been about four years now and...
