Northern educator honoured by U of S

Northern educator honoured by U of S

by | May 15, 2017

Earl Cook. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Dumont Institute. An educator from Cumberland House, who has spent four decades helping create educational opportunities for Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan, will be receiving an honorary doctorate this spring from the University...
UPDATED – Prolonged standoff ends on northern Sask. reserve

UPDATED – Prolonged standoff ends on northern Sask. reserve

by | May 12, 2017

  *UPDATE – Loon Lake RCMP reported at 10 p.m. Friday that the incident had been resolved, and an adult male had been taken into custody.  Mounties advise there will continue to be a police presence in the area.   Schools on a northern Saskatchewan First Nation...
Using music and song to combat violence

Using music and song to combat violence

by | May 12, 2017

Photo courtesy of Muskoday First Nation Music and dance will highlight a daylong music festival on Muskoday First Nation on Saturday. The celebration of local talent is part of the community’s Violence Elimination Day, which looks to combat violence between band...
Judge reserves decision in Indigenous hunting case

Judge reserves decision in Indigenous hunting case

by | May 11, 2017

Photo courtesy of policecanada.ca A Court of Queen’s judge in Swift Current has reserved a decision on a case that could impact Indigenous hunting rights. The Crown appealed the acquittal of a First Nations hunter, who was charged with illegal hunting on private land...