by MBC News | Dec 9, 2022
By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Emotions ran high as Chiefs acknowledged that tragedy could impact every First Nation because of the lack of local police and mental health services. “Any one of our First Nations communities could...
by MBC News | Dec 9, 2022
Some work is underway in the far north to prepare for the opening of winter roads. Steve Shaheen, senior communications consultant with the Ministry of Highways said workers have been doing some work on land where possible. “The first 50 kilometers from Stony to...
by MBC News | Dec 7, 2022
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for the provincial government to withdraw the Saskatchewan First Act, claiming it is unconstitutional. “There hasn’t been any duty to consult, there hasn’t been a proper process when it comes...
by MBC News | Dec 5, 2022
By Roman Hayter The Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation’s proposed new cultural center has already received international attention. The Powwow Arbour’s mission is to strengthen traditions, promote the Saulteaux culture, and provide possibilities for the...
by MBC News | Dec 2, 2022
By Roman Hayter The community of La Loche recently held a ceremony with Saskatchewan Polytechnic to celebrate the achievements of their collaborative virtual reality wellness initiative. The research partnership began in 2020 with a focus on addressing disparities in...
by MBC News | Dec 1, 2022
An Indigenous mother alleges her son was assaulted by guards at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary. Darla Fourstar claims the assaults on Kihiw Fourstar took place in early November, leaving Kihiw with injuries. “November 7, was a date when Kihiw was beaten by guards...
by MBC News | Dec 1, 2022
By: Roman Hayter New North is touring northern Saskatchewan promoting the advantages of tiny homes. Susan McKenzie, Interim CEO of New North, and tiny house specialist Kenton Zerbin will embark on an education tour of northern municipalities to highlight the benefits...
by MBC News | Dec 1, 2022
(PAGC invited Ukrainian families who recently relocated to Prince Albert for pizza and snacks at the SHARE building before offering them a generous donation of winter clothing, toys, and food hampers for their first holiday season away from home. — Bailey...
by MBC News | Dec 1, 2022
Work is underway to prepare for this year’s Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. Dan Kirkup, the current president of the board of directors of the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race said work is being done in a range of areas, including making sure all the proper...
by MBC News | Nov 30, 2022
By Julia Peterson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Marie Wilson remembers the beginning of the Truth and Reconciliation commission’s work, more than a decade ago. “We had to get going quickly, because survivors were — rightly — losing hope that anything was ever...
