Paternalistic Indian Act is not the way forward

by MBC News | Jun 6, 2026

Photo: The month of June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, with June 21 designated as National Indigenous Peoples Day. Writer Jathinder Sandhu explores the Indian Act. Photo by Amy Romer / Local Journalism Initiative By: Jathinder Sandhu Local Journalism...

Indigenous families call for permanent search team in Thunder Bay

by MBC News | Jun 6, 2026

Photo: Since 2000, the remains of many missing persons have been discovered along the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway, a human-made river that flows through the Intercity big box commercial centre of Thunder Bay. Jon Thompson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By: Jon...

Métis Day draws more than 1,000 students for cultural learning in Yorkton

by MBC News | Jun 5, 2026

Photo: Students cooking bannock over the fire. Andrea Moss, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday By: Andrea Moss Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca The third annual Métis Day celebration in Yorkton brought together students, families and...

Canada found guilty of ongoing genocide against Indigenous peoples

by MBC News | Jun 5, 2026

Photo: PPT screenshot By: Lucas-Matthew Marsh Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Iori:wase After careful consideration, the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal (PPT) found the Canadian government responsible for committing an ongoing genocide against Indigenous peoples....

Study finds alcohol linked to 15% of La Ronge ER visits

by MBC News | Jun 5, 2026

Photo: Alcohol was involved in 2,239 visits, representing almost 15 per cent of all emergency department visits during that period. Courtesy of Town of La Ronge By: Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca A new study presented to La Ronge...