by MBC News | Feb 15, 2019 | Current News
The Chief of the Fond Du Lac Dene Nation says he and his community are pleased with a federal investment of more than $12 million for upgrades to the Fond Du Lac airport. The money will be used for rehabilitating the asphalt on the runway, Taxiway A and Apron I;...
by MBC News | Feb 15, 2019 | Current News, MBC News
It was a big medal haul for northern Saskatchewan athletes at the recent Special Olympics Saskatchewan 2019 Winter Games in Regina. In total, 12 medals were won by northern competitors. Kelly Haydukewich is a coach for the northern district team and he says it was a...
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2019 | Current News
The Trudeau government has slated close to $24 million in new funding for projects in northern Saskatchewan. A total of $11.6 million will go toward a wellness, healing and recovery centre to be built on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band reserve. The money will be used for...
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2019 | Current News
The federal government needs to introduce Indigenous child welfare legislation soon, that according to the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. “We’re hoping fairly soon,” National Chief Perry Bellegarde said. “We want this legislation introduced as soon...
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2019 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News
It’s been a sensational season for La Ronge Ice Wolves forward Zach Bannister. The 19-year-old Grande Prairie, AB product has tallied 59 points in 49 games, which has him in 10th in SJHL scoring. Bannister etched his name into the history books last Saturday in...
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2019 | Current News, MBC News
Newly appointed Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan will be stopping by La Ronge and Saskatoon today to make two announcements. He will be joined by the Minister of Rural and Remote Health, Greg Ottenbreit. The pair is due to land in La Ronge around 10 a.m. to...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2019 | Current News
First Nations leaders continue to speak out in support of Jody Wilson-Raybould. Wilson-Raybould abruptly resigned from the Liberal government cabinet on Tuesday. Speculation has been swirling around Parliament Hill that she may have been pressured by the Prime...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2019 | Current News
A musician from Ile-a-la Crosse is on her way to the Indigenous Music Awards in Winnipeg this May. Erin Aubichon has been nominated in the best gospel album category. “The nomination is a new chapter in music and in growth,” she says. It will be Aubichon’s first time...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2019 | Current News
Visitors to Prince Albert National Park will soon be able to take part in Indigenous interpretive sessions. The sessions will be hosted by Parks Canada and include Indigenous storytelling, art and music. They will take place during Snow Days at Waskesiu. The annual...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2019 | Current News
What is being marked as historic and momentous in First Nations education, is the creation of an urban reserve in Regina. The Star Blanket Cree Nation and the First Nations University of Canada signed an agreement Wednesday, designating 32 acres of land surrounding...
