New project aims to increase housing in the North

New project aims to increase housing in the North

By Roman Hayter A new project will focus on developing pathways toward housing self-sufficiency in northern communities. The project will be led by a partnership that will bring together several First Nations in Saskatchewan along with a team of researchers from the...
MN-S assembly passes motion against Saskatchewan First Act

MN-S assembly passes motion against Saskatchewan First Act

The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan is joining a growing list of Indigenous organizations speaking out against the provincial government’s Saskatchewan First Act. The act was introduced earlier this month and would include stronger jurisdiction for the provincial...
Water Security Agency reminds public about ice safety

Water Security Agency reminds public about ice safety

The Water Security Agency is reminding the public about safety concerns when travelling on ice. The agency put out a media release on Monday speaking to the importance of ensuring that ice is thick enough to safely walk, drive, or snowmobile on. Jeremy Cockrill,...
A herd of Bison will soon be returned back to Batoche

A herd of Bison will soon be returned back to Batoche

The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and Parks Canada signed an agreement on Friday that will see the transfer of 24 bison from Grasslands national park to Batoche. Phase one will see the bison officially transferred to the Batoche Festival Grounds next winter. Phase two...
RCMP need help in finding missing man

RCMP need help in finding missing man

Update: Turner Lake RCMP say 47-year-old Bartholomew Herman has been located deceased. Turnor Lake RCMP are turning to the public for help in finding a man missing since Wednesday. Bartholomew Herman, also nicknamed “Bart” or “Moon”, was last seen walking along ...
New Michif album to have release party Friday night

New Michif album to have release party Friday night

A new Michif music album is set for a launch party Friday night in Saskatoon. Andrea Menard is a Metis Singer-songwriter from St. Luarent Manitoba. Her latest and fifth album entitled Anskoonamakew lii Shansoon has been recorded entirely in the Michif language....