by MBC News | May 5, 2023 | Current News
A public inquest will be held next month into the death of an Indigenous man at the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre. William Whitebear was found unresponsive in his cell on November 2, 2020.SPCC staff and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel responded,...
by MBC News | May 5, 2023 | Current News
Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day for Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is taking place in many communities across the country. Today’s focus is to recognize and raise awareness of the...
by Joel Willick | May 5, 2023 | Current News
Several volunteer medical professionals will be in Ile a la Crosse this weekend providing eye exams to children in the community. The Indigenous Children Eye Examination (ICEE) program, out of Ontario, will be flying up with a team to the northern community On...
by MBC News | May 4, 2023 | Current News
A mandatory evacuation of the Clearwater River Dene Nation Wednesday forced residents from their homes well into Thursday, with the last scheduled bus leaving south at 6:30 PM. A human-caused wildfire, which started days ago, is threatening infrastructure. Luckily a...
by MBC News | May 4, 2023 | Current News
UPDATE: Thursday May 4, 12:24 PM Fire crews from Prince Albert and North Battleford are assisting the Moosomin First Nation in extinguishing a wildfire that was threatening that community. Firefighters have for three days, attempted to gain control of the blaze. Cecil...
by MBC News | May 4, 2023 | Current News
Update 10:50AM The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says it is providing ground, air and heavy equipment resources to help battle a wildfire near the Clearwater River Dene Nation and Village of La Loche. Evacuation efforts are underway for First Nations residents as...
by MBC News | May 4, 2023 | Current News
A family from Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation is asking for the public’s help in providing information regarding their loved-one’s death. The body of Aaron Gamble was discovered in a dumpster in the 2300 block of 17th Street West in Saskatoon on March 24....
by MBC News | May 4, 2023 | Current News
A new art exhibit is opening at the Legislature to commemorate Red Dress Day. The Heart Spirits Project, by artist Cheryl Ring has 200 handmade clay hearts; each honouring an Indigenous person who has been murdered or gone missing. “May 5 is a day to remember...
by MBC News | May 4, 2023 | Current News
Ocean Man First Nation will be receiving Mineral Rights from the province for land currently under negotiation with the federal government. The First Nation is currently undertaking their land claims settlement with Ottawa. The province announced Thursday morning,...
by MBC News | May 3, 2023 | Current News
A number of organizations have been recognized for their work on sustainable development. Wednesday in Prince Albert the 15th Annual Awards for Achievement in Education for Sustainable Development were held at the E.A Rawlinson Centre. The awards are presented by the...
