by MBC News | Feb 2, 2018
The Alex Robertson Public Library will be putting $15,000 towards their computers, thanks to a donation from AREVA. “AREVA believes in the importance of technology in the North, and the role that it can play in facilitating literacy and social connections,” says...
by MBC News | Feb 2, 2018
Several organizations have come together to ensure stronger treaty education in Saskatchewan’s schools. The Saskatchewan School Board Association, the FSIN, Saskatchewan’s Indian Cultural Centre and the Office of the Treaty Commissioner all came together...
by MBC News | Feb 2, 2018
A newcomer to cabinet has become Saskatchewan’s new Minister of First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs. Warren Kaeding’s appointment was announced this morning as Scott Moe was formally sworn in as Saskatchewan’s premier. Kaeding was elected as...
by MBC News | Feb 2, 2018
A bulge on the casing of the bullet that killed Colten Boushie came under intense scrutiny at the Gerald Stanley murder trial in Battleford today. The casing was recovered from the dashboard of the vehicle Boushie was sitting in when he was shot in the head in August...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
A witness described a completely different story about the shooting of Colten Boushie when she testified at the trial of the man accused of killing him today. Belinda Jackson was a back seat passenger in the SUV that entered Gerald Stanley’s farm yard in August of...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
Women in Mining and Women in Nuclear Saskatchewan Inc. announced a new program today that is aiming to empower and mentor women in the mining sector. The initiative, coined as the Mine your Potential Mentorship Program, is being funded by the International Minerals...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says immediate relief for First Nations children and families must be the next urgent step in child welfare reform, and the federal government must work together with First Nations to uphold the fourth and most...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
A La Ronge man accused of manslaughter will remain in custody after his first court appearance. Nikko Ross, 30, made a brief court appearance in La Ronge Thursday morning, where his matter was adjourned until February 12 when it is expected he will enter a plea. Ross...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
“Not First Nations friendly.” Those were the comments directed toward Saskatchewan’s justice system by Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron. Chief Cameron spoke to reporters outside a Battleford courthouse Thursday morning moments...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
The organizer of an Indigenous men’s conference believes a return to traditional practices is key to healing. Over the past few days in Saskatoon, around 100 people have been in attendance for the Igniting the Warrior Spirit Within Conference, which is devoted...
