by MBC News | Mar 21, 2026
By Patrick Quinn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Nation As the national friendship centre movement expands to support Canada’s growing urban Indigenous population, the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is facing funding uncertainty that risks...
by MBC News | Mar 21, 2026
Photo: By Lucas-Matthew Marsh Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Iori:wase On Monday, McGill Libraries is unveiling a new photography exhibition highlighting Mohawk ironworkers and their often-underrepresented role in history. Michelle MacLeod, curator of the McGill...
by MBC News | Mar 20, 2026
March 20, 2026 is one for the books for La Loche woman who took her shot at winning big in a Lotto Spot Live event in St. Albert! Violet Lemaigre tried her hand at the giant size PLINKO board and took home $100,000! Lemaigre said she was thrilled to discover the...
by MBC News | Mar 20, 2026
By Natalia Fedosieieva Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Nation Cree-language broadcasts of the Milano-Cortina Olympics by CBC commentators Dorothy Stewart and Cole Bosum reflect a broader shift toward Indigenous representation in Canadian media. Together, the...
by MBC News | Mar 20, 2026
According to APTN’s report, Indigenous Services Canada is asking for their money back. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is to repay about 28 million dollars following a review of a 2025 forensic audit. In a letter dated March 13, 2026, ISC...
by MBC News | Mar 20, 2026
Photo: File photo of Former Finance Minister Kevin Doherty who is now one of the provinces most prolific lobbyists By Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Investigative Journalism Foundation From mining conglomerates to community groups and tobacco giants...
by MBC News | Mar 20, 2026
Photo: Screenshot from CTV News announcement with Bell president & CEO Mirko Bibic By Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Investigative Journalism Foundation Bell Canada said on March 16 it is making its largest-ever investment in Saskatchewan through...
by MBC News | Mar 20, 2026
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee is Back for their tenth year, with their largest group of youth yet. MBC had a chance to talk with Lillian Denton, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)at Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), about this year...
by MBC News | Mar 20, 2026
Photo: Lisa Locke – Photo supplied By: Danielle Dufour Saskatchewan celebrates Social Work Week, March 16-21, to recognize the contributions of social workers in helping individuals, families and communities. https://www.sasw.ca/ “It’s also an opportunity for the...
by MBC News | Mar 19, 2026
Photo: Dr. William Ghali, vice-president (Research) UCalgary, making genome funding announcement. KAIDEN BRAYSHAW/LIVEWIRE CALGARY By Kaiden Brayshaw Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LiveWire Calgary Between research combating thyroid cancer, energy storage and...
