Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre -New Year Update

Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre -New Year Update

By: Danielle Dufour Love is in the air at the Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre as Friday, February 13th they hosted a Valentine’s family dance in the gym. Executive director Kevin Ray, who was newly appointed to this role back in September, talked...
Battleford Indian Metis Friendship Centre – New Year Update

Battleford Indian Metis Friendship Centre – New Year Update

By: Danielle Dufour Executive Director Jacqualine Kennedy, of the Battleford Indian Metis Friendship Centre, is excited to talk about the success of their Reaching Homes program. “We house people that are having a hard time finding homes,” said Kennedy. “Right now, we...
Indigenization of Mathematics and Science

Indigenization of Mathematics and Science

Photo: Dr. Arzu Sardarli / photo supplied By: Danielle Dufour Freelance Journalist   Dr. Arzu Sardarli, a professor of physics and mathematics, Indigenous knowledge, and science at the First Nations University, is heading up a research project to develop...
Beading Connects Others Through Culture

Beading Connects Others Through Culture

By Danielle Dufour MBC Freelance Correspondent Gabriel Dumont Institute held a Metis beading workshop this past Saturday in Regina taught by Amy Briley, co-author of Wapikwaniy—A Beginner’s Guide to Metis Floral Beadwork. “For me, beading is a cultural practice that...
Qu’Appelle Valley Friendship Centre New Year Update

Qu’Appelle Valley Friendship Centre New Year Update

By: Danielle Dufour Freelance Journalist Priscilla Desnomie, the programs and services coordinator at the Qu’Appelle Valley Friendship Centre, is one of five employees at the centre. They are busy preparing and helping the community to learn about Indigenous regalia....