by MBC News | Mar 13, 2023 | Current News
(Photo of Timber Bay residential school) WARNING: Disturbing content The New Democrats are renewing their push to have the Ile a la Crosse and Timber Bay residential schools recognized, to allow survivors to receive compensation and a formal apology. A petition...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2023 | Current News
Annie Battiste, a facilitator with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC), spoke to the PRRC about the importance of land acknowledgements. The PRRC learned about the history of treaties, the importance of land acknowledgments, and were given information and...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2023 | Current News
The archaeology team from the University of Saskatchewan during the search of the well in 2022. — Submitted by Dave Rondeau. Thirty years after a teenager and his adoptive grandmother vanished from their home in Chitek Lake, researchers excavated a site near...
by MBC News | Mar 10, 2023 | Current News
Northern air carrier Osprey Wings is being sold to an undisclosed buyer. Real estate firm Colliers’ says the transaction is expected to be complete in April. “Key Osprey Wings staff have agreed to remain on board to assist with a seamless transition of the business to...
by MBC News | Mar 10, 2023 | Current News
Métis Elder Margaret Harrison still teaches Métis culture and Michif language to the younger generations. Photo courtesy of Margaret Harrison Margaret Harrison has been an Indigenous leader for over 60 years of her life. Now at the age of 81 years old, she continues...
by MBC News | Mar 9, 2023 | Current News
Provincial courts in Saskatchewan now have official protocols in place in regard to smudging. The new protocols lay out how someone can go about requesting a smudge in a provincial courtroom. Chief Judge for the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan, Shannon Metivier, told...
by MBC News | Mar 9, 2023 | Current News
A stand-off with police on Wednesday in Buffalo Narrows resulted in the deployment of the RCMP’s emergency response team and the arrest of two people. Buffalo Narrows RCMP say they responded to a report of an assault and robbery at a home in the community...
by MBC News | Mar 9, 2023 | Current News
By Roman Hayter The Town of La Ronge is hosting an open house this month, showcasing their new Downtown Revitalization Plan. The event will be in a come-and-go format, with La Ronge residents given the opportunity to offer feedback on the draft plan. “Our...
by MBC News | Mar 9, 2023 | Current News
The second degree murder trial of Keegan Nelson-Smith heard from another witness Thursday morning. Dennis Nelson-Mcleod was on the stand for a second day of testimony. Previously Nelson-Mcleod, who testified he is related to the accused, said he saw the accused...
by MBC News | Mar 9, 2023 | Current News
Sharon Meyer, the First Nation and Métis consultant for the North East School Division, spoke about her experiences for International Women’s Day. Photo by Angelin Comfort Sharon Meyer came from a generation of milestones. “I came from the generation of the...
