Respected elder Walter Linklater dies

Respected elder Walter Linklater dies

Saskatchewan First Nations are mourning the death of respected elder Walter Linklater, who died on Sunday. Tributes are pouring in across the province for the former teacher, who many say inspired youth. “He was a teacher, mentor, knowledge keeper and friend to...
Canadian Native Fastball Championships finish in Regina

Canadian Native Fastball Championships finish in Regina

The Golden Hawks Fastball Club hosted the 2018 Canadian Native Fastball Championships in Regina over the weekend. There were five divisions and 77 teams entered. Sapotaweyak Cree took the masters men’s division, as they beat Team Big Man in the final. The Cross Lake...
Man arrested in connection to Southend death

Man arrested in connection to Southend death

A 34-year-old man is scheduled to appear in La Ronge provincial court today following a death on Friday in Southend. RCMP say Bradley Jobb of Southend is facing a charge of second-degree murder after the death of 33-year-old Garrett Morin. Police were called to a home...
Regina park could soon be named after Jean Okimasis

Regina park could soon be named after Jean Okimasis

The City of Regina is set to vote on naming a new park in the southeast area after a respected Cree language expert. The Regina Planning Commission voted on Thursday to unanimously recommend to city council that the park be named Okimasis Park after Jean Okimasis. Of...
Changes to Indian Act could see more status membership

Changes to Indian Act could see more status membership

The federal government is conducting a second round of consultations on recent amendments to the Indian Act, which discriminated registration based on gender. The registration changes outlined in Bill S-3 focus on cousins, siblings and members of the same family whose...