by MBC News | Apr 8, 2016
A drive to unionize part-time teachers at the First Nations University is gaining momentum. A vote is expected soon that would see 73 sessional lecturers become members of the University of Regina Faculty Association. They are the only group of university workers not...
by MBC News | Apr 7, 2016
One of the numerous security workers at the Sturgeon Lake advance poll on Wednesday. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski The second election for chief and council in as many months, is taking place on Sturgeon Lake First Nation on Thursday. The reserve, which is north of...
by MBC News | Apr 7, 2016
First Nation students across the province will be testing their skills in the first ever First Nations Provincial Spelling Bee on Friday. 140 students will be competing in three different age categories at the spelling bee at North Battleford’s Don Ross Centre....
by MBC News | Apr 7, 2016
From left to right: Braidy Chase Vermette, Tristen Smith. Bottom right: Ricky Favel. Photos courtesy Prince Albert Police Service. An accused killer is back behind bars in Prince Albert after a daring, well-planned escape last week. Braidy Vermette, 28, was the...
by MBC News | Apr 7, 2016
It’s been nearly a week since a Prince Albert man started a cross-Canada walk meant to open people’s eyes to domestic abuse. Conrad Burns and Sheri Campeau have been carefully documenting the Rise Up walk against violence each day since they hopped on a...
by MBC News | Apr 7, 2016
Cut Knife RCMP are still investigating a death on Poundmaker Cree Nation dating back almost 3 years ago. In June 2013 RCMP say the body of 24 year-old Andrew Kasokeo was found on the South Access Road in the community. Mounties say Kasokeo died as a result of being...
by MBC News | Apr 6, 2016
A Saskatoon Constable has been charged with assault after a physical altercation in Stanley Mission on Friday, April 1. Stanley Mission RCMP started investigating after a caller from the local health clinic informed them about injuries to an 18-year-old old Stanley...
by MBC News | Apr 6, 2016
Several First Nation leaders, economic groups and businesses gathered at the Dakota Dunes Casino on Wednesday for an economic diversification forum. Every year the Saskatchewan First Nations Economic Development Network holds this forum. The title of this year’s...
by MBC News | Apr 6, 2016
A new program at the University of Saskatchewan is aiming to bring more Aboriginal staff to campus. The university officially launched the Aboriginal Career Start program on Tuesday afternoon. The ACS program will provide paid training and immersive workplace...
by MBC News | Apr 6, 2016
Photo courtesy Hugh Watt The second large industrial fire this week has destroyed yet another building in Saskatchewan. A noon-hour fire in La Ronge on Wednesday burned down a building in the town’s north industrial area. On Monday night, a fire in Saskatoon’s...
