Regina police are investigating after a bear spray attack at the Brandt Centre on Saturday. Officers were called to the facility just after 9:30 p.m. for a report of a weapons offence. Police were told people had been assaulted with bear spray. The First Nations...
Moon Time Connections founder Nicole White, right, with a volunteer at a Saskatchewan packing party, where donated products are counted and boxed to be shipped north. Photo courtesy Moon Time Connections. Kira Wronska Dorward, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By:...
The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan has withdrawn its support of federal legislation on Metis self-governance. In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, President Glen McCallum says the Metis Nation is withdrawing its support of Bill C-53. The bill was proposed...
Update: Kamsack RCMP have stated that Darcy Keshane has been located. Kamsack RCMP says it needs help in locating a man last in contact with family in February. Darcy Keshane was reported missing on Tuesday. He is described as approximately 5’9” and 200 lbs. He has...
By: Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News The Canadian government must amend the self-government agreement it signed with the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA), a federal court ruled on March 28, arguing the deal is overly broad...
Candle Lake resident, Joanne Angelstad, is the EXTRA winner of $100,000 from a $4 ticket for February 21 LOTTO 649 draw. The experience of winning literally brought Angelstad. “I went to scan my tickets quickly while I was leaving the hospital with my sister,” she...
The Saskatoon Tribal Council is creating programming to help male inmates reintegrate back into society. The provincial government is committing $800,000 to develop and deliver culturally supportive programming aimed at reducing returns to custody. “STC remains...
A new podcast series, developed by a northern Saskatchewan Indigenous storyteller aims to take listeners on a captivated journey of global issues through an Indigenous perspective. “Nohcimihik/ Into the Bush” launched Wednesday with three episodes: Melina...
Organizations with the aim to advance violence prevention efforts and foster safety for Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people now have access to $800,000 in funding. The provinces’ Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Community Response Fund...
Peter Arthur Beatty is the new Chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. In an election held Tuesday, Beatty defeated nine other candidates, including incumbent Karen Bird, by taking 969 votes. Bird, who placed fifth, received 434 votes. Councillor elections were...
