Paternalistic Indian Act is not the way forward

Paternalistic Indian Act is not the way forward

Photo: The month of June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, with June 21 designated as National Indigenous Peoples Day. Writer Jathinder Sandhu explores the Indian Act. Photo by Amy Romer / Local Journalism Initiative By: Jathinder Sandhu Local Journalism...
New second-stage housing opens in Meadow Lake 

New second-stage housing opens in Meadow Lake 

Women and children escaping interpersonal violence in Meadow Lake now have increased access to safe and affordable housing with the official opening of labada bekὸë, a new second-stage housing project.  The development was created through a partnership between the...
Indigenous support teams begin patrols in Saskatoon 

Indigenous support teams begin patrols in Saskatoon 

The City of Saskatoon says Indigenous Support Teams are now operating in the community as part of an interim Indigenous Peacekeepers pilot project aimed at improving safety and connecting vulnerable residents with services.  Beginning this week, teams of two will...
Study finds alcohol linked to 15% of La Ronge ER visits

Study finds alcohol linked to 15% of La Ronge ER visits

Photo: Alcohol was involved in 2,239 visits, representing almost 15 per cent of all emergency department visits during that period. Courtesy of Town of La Ronge By: Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca A new study presented to La Ronge...