Saskatoon conference looks to support former students of northern Saskatchewan boarding school
The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is getting ready to put on a conference in Saskatoon to help support survivors of the former Île-à-la-Crosse boarding school. The Survivors Gathering is set to go from March 24 to 26 in Saskatoon at TCU Place. MN-S Vice President...
Fourth person facing charges in death of P.A. man in March of 2021
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) has announced charges against a fourth person in the death of Jeremy Starblanket. In a media release sent out Monday afternoon PAPS said 44-year-old Darren Masuskapoe is charged with first degree murder in Starblanket’s...
A former cultural lodge from North Battleford has been moved to Thunderchild First Nation.
By Roman Hayter In February 2021, Thunderchild First Nation Child and Family Services submitted an official proposal to SaskBuilds and Procurement about the programs the space could be used for. The donation was later approved by the Ministry of Corrections,...
Prairie Pride: From La Loche to New York Fashion Week, Jazz Moise models two-spirit joy
Jazz Moise poses on the runway at New York Fashion Week in February 2023. Submitted by Jazz Moise (Karla Tomanelli) Prairie Pride is a series by Local Journalism Initiative reporter Julia Peterson that celebrates queer life in rural Saskatchewan. Visit...
Breaking Bread event celebrates reconciliation and unity among cultures
It was an event that brought together people of Métis, Filipino, Ukrainian, and Norwegian heritages to celebrate their cultures through food, dance, crafts and more. The ‘Unity in Our Community – Breaking Bread Together in Reconciliation’ event was hosted by Métis...
Indigenous economy makes progress despite systemic barriers and obstacles faced in Canada
There’s no denying that Indigenous peoples have a vital role to play within the Canadian economy. Two individuals well acquainted with issues surrounding the Indigenous economy are Tabatha Bull, president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, and...Planning underway for James Smith Cree Nation inquests
Saskatchewan’s Chief Coroner is talking about the pair of inquests set to examine the violence at James Smith Cree Nation. Recently the Office of the Chief Coroner announced that due to the ongoing RCMP investigation the two inquests which will be looking at the...
MN-S and Ottawa renew agreement for path to self-government
The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan and the federal government have signed an updated Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement. The Agreement includes a new commitment to negotiate a constitutionally protected core governance treaty...