Regina man claims racial profiling by police officers
By Kevin MartelAn aboriginal man in Regina - whom the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) found to be justified in his account of police using excessive force against him - is also claiming he's the...
View ArticleFirst Nations finalize merger with Saskatoon fabricator
By Brent BoskerA Saskatoon steel fabricator and two Saskatchewan First Nations have joined forces.On Friday, the Peter Ballantyne (PBCN) Cree Nation, the English River First Nation and JNE Welding...
View ArticleWarm welcome for Syrian refugees by P.A. indigenous groups
By Spencer SterrittSyrian refugees who recently arrived in Prince Albert received a warm welcome to their new home on Monday.St. Albans Cathedral Hall was packed with refugees and supporters as...
View ArticleMissing Saskatoon girl found safe
By CKOM NewsSaskatoon police have found an 11-year-old Saskatoon girl who hadn't been seen since Friday afternoon.Police put out a release asking for the public's help in finding Alicia...
View ArticleSask. NDP promise funding boost to reserve education by 'sending the bill' to...
By Lasia KretzelThe leader of Saskatchewan's New Democrats plans to bridge the First Nation's education funding gap and send the bill to Ottawa.In a release set out Saturday, the NDP said if elected,...
View ArticleSask. documentary brings hope to First Nations land disputes
By Lasia KretzelFirst Nations land claim disputes don't often have a happy ending, but a new documentary has shown what's possible when communities come together to find reconciliation.Rebel Sky...
View Article3 Sask. First Nations declare health crisis
By Lasia KretzelAt age 63, Ted Quewezance estimates he's been to more than 400 funerals.The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) senator and former chief of the Keeseekoose First Nation...
View ArticleLac La Ronge Indian Band Chief welcomes federal budget
By Juliet KadzvitiThere was a substantial First Nations focus in Tuesday’s federal budget, with more than $8.4 billion being allocated to aiding aboriginal communities over five years.The funds are a...
View ArticleFirst Nation prepares for historic 1886 Rebellion compensation ruling
By Lasia KretzelThe Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation will soon know how much money the federal government owes them for wrongfully labeling the band rebels and denying them funding following the 1885...
View ArticleAdvocates rally for change outside Aboriginal Affairs office in Regina
By Adriana ChristiansonThere was a rally call for change Friday at noon outside the office of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development on Albert Street in downtown Regina.A few dozen protestors came...
View ArticleTreaty celebrations continue to bring people together in Regina
By Adriana ChristiansonThe treaties date back to 1847, but what do they mean today? People celebrating Treaty Days at the Gathering Place in Regina say they are still relevant.“Sometimes people have...
View ArticleDowntown festival celebrates Ukrainian and First Nations relationship
By Caitlin BrezinskiThe smell of perogies won't be the only thing drawing people to downtown Regina this weekend, as a special celebration of Ukrainian culture kicks off in Victoria Park. The Year of...
View ArticlePremier Brad Wall promises major dollars for La Loche students
By Colton Swiderski, battlefordsNOWRoaring applause met Premier Brad Wall’s announcement of the Dene Teacher Education Program (DTEP) in La Loche Tuesday afternoon.The Aug. 16 announcement was one of...
View ArticleRacism hot topic at FSIN special assembly
By Sarah MillsA lot of hate has been spread on social media in the aftermath of the shooting death of Colten Boushie.Rural Municipality of Browning councilor, Ben Kautz,posted a comment stating... //...
View ArticlePremier Wall sees issue of racism improving among youth
By Sarah MillsPremier Brad Wall doesn't think the issue of racism that has reared its head in the past month is unique to Saskatchewan."I just want to reject the fact that I have seen commentary - that...
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