by MBC News | Feb 15, 2018
The RCMP say they are investigating comments made by an alleged RCMP officer who reportedly said Colten Boushie deserved to die. A report by APTN says an RCMP officer on the prairies posted the message on a private Facebook Group saying Boushie “got what he deserved.”...
by MBC News | Feb 15, 2018
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says he welcomes Prime Minister Trudeau’s comments on overhauling the way the federal government relates to Indigenous Peoples. The Prime Minister announced his government is committed to changing the way...
by MBC News | Feb 15, 2018
Fishing will be free in Saskatchewan on Family Day long weekend The province’s annual winter free fishing weekend will coincide with Family Day long weekend this year, running from February 17th to 19th. Fishing in the province typically requires you to own a...
by MBC News | Feb 15, 2018
The National Film Board has partnered with APTN to strengthen the role of Indigenous people in the film and television industry. On Thursday morning the two organization signed a memorandum of understanding that will aim to bring the expertise of both organizations...
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his government’s plan to change the way Canada relates to Indigenous people. Trudeau told the House of Commons Wednesday afternoon that the Liberals will come up with a new legal framework to ensure stronger Indigenous...
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2018
The La Ronge man charged in the death of 58-year-old Henry Natomagan appeared in court via video Wednesday morning. Nikko Ross, 29, is charged with manslaughter in connection to the death. Ross was expected to enter a plea this morning, however, the matter was...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2018
Those living with HIV or Hepatitis C are getting the opportunity to share their stories at an event in Saskatoon this week. The Saskatoon Tribal Council along with Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and Big River First Nation are hosting the second annual Know Your Status forum...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2018
The results are in and Muskeg Lake First Nation has elected a new chief. Kelly Wolfe defeated three other candidates to win the position. the band held their general election yesterday. Wolfe will serve a three year term as Chief. The band’s former chief Gilbert...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2018
An organization that bills itself as the voice of rural Saskatchewan is calling for consideration, patience and understanding following the acquittal of a farmer in the shooting death of a young Indigenous man. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities says...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2018
The MP for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River, Georgina Jolibois, laid out her plan for making Indigenous Peoples Day a national holiday in a Facebook Live broadcast today. A bill to make the day a statutory holiday is being championed on Parliament Hill by Jolibois,...
