Millions in ‘unfair’ legal fees part of a broader problem in First Nations law

by MBC News | Jul 2, 2025

Photo: Headshot of Edwin Ananas, chief of Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation / Courtesy of Edwin Ananas By Sonal Gupta Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada’s National Observer   Legal fee agreements between a First Nation and its former law firm...

Understanding ecological relationships, knowledge and knowing with Dwayne Donald

by MBC News | Jun 30, 2025

Photo: Dwayne Donald is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair and University of Alberta Professor, Faculty of Education – Secondary Education Dept. in Reimagining Teacher Education with Indigenous Wisdom Traditions / by Laura Sou By Laura Mushumanski Local Journalism...

Sask company turns flax straw into solid business

by MBC News | Jun 30, 2025

Photo: Once thought of as a waste product, flax straw is now a hot item for one Saskatchewan business / Ryan Kiedrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Ryan Kiedrowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The World-Spectator Flax straw used to be viewed as an...

National Indigenous Peoples Day Observed at Batoche

by MBC News | Jun 27, 2025

Photo: School students gather at Batoche for National Indigenous Peoples Day / Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wakaw Recorder Although Indigenous History Month is wrapping up, Batoche has...

Sandy Sanderson’s understanding of being an ‘Eco-Preneur’

by MBC News | Jun 25, 2025

Photo: Sandy Sanderson is a member of Mikisew Cree Nation and founder of Askiy Mat Service Inc. /  Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Laura Mushumanski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News “Our business is about purpose,”...