syilx leader calls drought forecast ‘worrisome for the months to come’

by MBC News | May 17, 2026

Photo: The waters of k’nmalka (Kalamalka) Lake in syilx Okanagan territory, in 2024. Photo by Aaron Hemens Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By: Aaron Hemens Local Journalism Initiative Reporter IndigiNews A syilx leader says he is praying for the...

TikTok star “Grandma Sherry” announces new APTN series

by MBC News | May 16, 2026

Photo: Grandma Sherry at storytelling hosted by Yorkton Indigenous Friendship Centre. Andrea Moss, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca By: Andrea Moss Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca Local social media sensation, “Grandma Sherry,” is...

The Native Room: Creating space for Indigenous men to be seen, heard, and understood

by MBC News | May 16, 2026

Photo: Julian Thomas and Cody Trottier cohost a podcast called “The Native Room” – which provides a platform for Indigenous men to discuss difficult topics. Screenshot. Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By:Chevi Rabbit Local...

Yorkton honours Red Dress Day with call for community vigilance

by MBC News | May 16, 2026

Photo: Red Dress Day March in Yorkton. Andrea Moss, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca By: Andrea Moss Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca The community gathered on May 5 to observe the National Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered...

Court of King’s Bench quashes separatist petition referendum; premier pledges to appeal

by MBC News | May 15, 2026

Photo: First Nations and allys rallied in Edmonton last month while lawyers for Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy successfully halted the collection of signatures for an Alberta independence referendum. Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism...