Star Blanket Cree Nation
First Nation leadership have an ever-expanding role
Next week Canadians will know who will lead the country for the next four years. In addition to federal provincial and municipal elections, First Nations throughout Canada also choose their chief and council. Arguably it may be the most important political decision for a First Nation because globalization is making the...
Apr 21, 2025
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Joe and Irene's Youth Home
A safe space to heal in the heart of North Central
The unassuming building in northwest Regina may not standout from the outside, but within the walls, something special is happening: youth are getting a fair chance at life. "We have a place where youth feel they have a sense of belonging - a home. Where they can work on themselves, and implement life skills so th...
Apr 19, 2025
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Homes by Hunter
Metis businessman takes aim at Saskatoon's housing crisis
Andrew LG Hunter is tackling the current housing crisis in Saskatoon, one house at a time. He's using his business to try to create more livable spaces in the inner-city for Indigenous people. Hunter, a Métis entrepreneur from Saskatoon, is the owner of Homes by Hunter, a home renovation business which deals in ...
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Star Blanket Cree Nation
First Nation leadership have an ever-expanding role
Next week Canadians will know who will lead the country for the next four years. In addition to federal provincial and municipal elections, First Nations throughout Canada also choose their chief and council. Arguably it may be the most important political decision for a First Nation because globalization is making the...
Apr 21, 2025
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Joe and Irene's Youth Home
A safe space to heal in the heart of North Central
The unassuming building in northwest Regina may not standout from the outside, but within the walls, something special is happening: youth are getting a fair chance at life. "We have a place where youth feel they have a sense of belonging - a home. Where they can work on themselves, and implement life skills so th...
Apr 19, 2025
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Arts & Culture
Your Voice is Power Youth Conference
Juno Award artist Sebastian Gaskin makes Regina his first stop
Fresh off the red carpet at the 2025 JUNO Awards - where he won the prize for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year - Sebastian Gaskin's first pitstop was in Regina to speak to high school students at the Your Voice is Power conference at the Saskatchewan Science Centre. His motivation was simple - to inspire. &qu...
Apr 17, 2025
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Arts and Education
Artsy Fact or Artsy Fiction
Historically, art is often shrouded in mystery - where it came from, how it was made, or why it was made - but an annual First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) event it's all about embracing the mystery in the pursuit of education. A few years ago, organizers decided to Indigenize the popular 'Artifact/Artifiction...
Apr 15, 2025
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Saskatchewan Okimaw Awards
Looking for a few good men
The Okimaw Awards - an accolade to inspirational Indigenous men - are coming to Saskatchewan. The awards were founded in Alberta by Janice Randhile as a way to honour those who are often overlooked. In Cree okimaw means leader, head man or chief. "We want to acknowledge the men working in our communities, those su...
Apr 11, 2025
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Business
Homes by Hunter
Metis businessman takes aim at Saskatoon's housing crisis
Andrew LG Hunter is tackling the current housing crisis in Saskatoon, one house at a time. He's using his business to try to create more livable spaces in the inner-city for Indigenous people. Hunter, a Métis entrepreneur from Saskatoon, is the owner of Homes by Hunter, a home renovation business which deals in ...
23h ago
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$265M for Sask First Nations Clean Power
Federal Funds Power Indigenous-Led Renewable Energy in Saskatchewan
A significant investment into renewable power by the federal government intends to modernize energy for many remote communities in Saskatchewan while having less environmental impacts. In December, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced an investment of over $265 million into SaskPower and Saskatchewan ...
Feb 13, 2025
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Report Maps First Nations Growth
New Economic Report Maps First Nations Growth in Saskatchewan
A new comprehensive economic report on all 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan is positioning itself to be a catalyst for growth, understanding, and development. Indigistree, an Indigenous-owned consulting and research company based out of Regina, is offering a document, over 400-pages long, detailing economic development...
Feb 05, 2025
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Education
Prairie Sky School's Connection Camp
Taking the classroom outside
Prairie Sky School (PSS) wants children to nourish their sense of adventure and curiosity so it takes an alternative approach to education. On April 5th, rather than explain what they do, the school let parents and prospective students experience it with its Connection Camp. "A lot of what we do is land-based lear...
Apr 18, 2025
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Arts and Education
Artsy Fact or Artsy Fiction
Historically, art is often shrouded in mystery - where it came from, how it was made, or why it was made - but an annual First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) event it's all about embracing the mystery in the pursuit of education. A few years ago, organizers decided to Indigenize the popular 'Artifact/Artifiction...
Apr 15, 2025
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Indigenous Achievement Week
University student becomes everyone's favourite auntie
Barbara Venne a University of Saskatchewan student has gained herself a reputation and although she never sought it out, she is embracing it. "We have this running joke that they all call me 'auntie'," laughs Venne. "I'm an older student and have lived like six different lives, so I try to bring that exp...
Apr 14, 2025
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Health
Joe and Irene's Youth Home
A safe space to heal in the heart of North Central
The unassuming building in northwest Regina may not standout from the outside, but within the walls, something special is happening: youth are getting a fair chance at life. "We have a place where youth feel they have a sense of belonging - a home. Where they can work on themselves, and implement life skills so th...
Apr 19, 2025
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Ronald McDonald House - Prince Albert
Northern companies answering the call to help northern families
Work is underway to ease some of the stress for families with sick children by providing them with an affordable place to stay in Prince Albert thanks to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan (RMHC-SK) and its various donors. "It's been a while in the making but timing has to be right," said RMHC-S...
Nov 27, 2024
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World Mental Health Day Oct. 10
Cameron Halkett believes sports helped save her life during her mental wellness journey
Warning: the following story contains sensitive content including self-harm and suicide. Traditionally, First Nation people believe emotional, mental, spiritual and physical balance is an essential part of life but in contemporary society achieving that goal may not be so easy. Cameron Halkett, 18, knows firsthand how ...
Oct 12, 2024
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Politics
Star Blanket Cree Nation
First Nation leadership have an ever-expanding role
Next week Canadians will know who will lead the country for the next four years. In addition to federal provincial and municipal elections, First Nations throughout Canada also choose their chief and council. Arguably it may be the most important political decision for a First Nation because globalization is making the...
Apr 21, 2025
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Water Security and aging infrastructure
Water security remains concern for First Nation communities
Water security has long been complicated for northern Saskatchewan communities. Recent investments by the federal government have largely improved water security, but the Federated Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) believes there are major oversights in the investments into water security. "There are cycles of o...
Apr 12, 2025
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Cows and plows
Historic deal struck for the province's largest First Nation
A $630 million agriculture benefits agreement has been secured by Saskatchewan's largest First Nation the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN). On March 5, the federal government's Crown Indigenous Relations Minister, Gary Anandasangaree signed the settlement agreement. The agreement acknowledges overdue agriculture ben...
Mar 20, 2025
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Sports
Jim Neilson Invitational
Promises made, promises kept as JNI organizer hangs up his skates
Most wouldn't think of centre ice, surrounded by athletes laced with skates and sticks, as a safe space, but that's exactly what Milton Tootoosis is creating with the Jim Neilson Invitational (JNI) hockey tournament. Now in it's fourth - and final - year, JNI is a senior men's tournament runs from April 11-13, It will ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Senior Men's Hockey
Heated hockey game sparks a much-needed conversation about racism
Trigger warning: some of the details shared with EFN may be disturbing for some readers. A series of events during the second round of the Provincial "A" senior hockey playoffs has sparked a difficult conversation about racism in small-town Saskatchewan with leaders weighing in and promises on both sides to ...
Mar 08, 2025
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Pats Honor Culture with New Jerseys
Regina Pats Unveil Indigenous-Designed Jerseys for Celebration Night
The Regina Pats will look a bit different tonight when they hit the ice against the Wenatchee Wild. As a part of the annual Indigenous Celebration Night, the Regina's WHL team will wear a special-edition, Indigenous-designed jersey. The jerseys, which are adorned with a colourful star blanket design containing both the...
Feb 07, 2025
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