Finding basic chiropractic care in rural and Indigenous communities can be a challenge but Dr. David Peeace along with other dedicated chiropractors are working to change things. "We're trying to increase awareness, because there's not a lot of chiropractic services for Indigenous people, aside from in urban centr...

The stars lined up when Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen met David "Sabe" Courchene from Turtle Lodge. As a result, Canada's first astronaut to travel around the moon as part of the Artemis II Mission will do so while carrying the Seven Grandfather Teachings close to his heart. It is to be the...

Reconciliation is said to be a priority for cities around the province, Eagle Feather News took a look at Saskatchewan's two biggest cities to highlight some of the most recent Reconciliation efforts. SASKATOON Saskatoon's new Reconciliation visual identity In early 2023, the City of Saskatoon approved a new visual ide...

To say 2023 was a difficult news year would be a mild statement and unfortunately 2024 is not looking any brighter for all news outlets across Canada. Some of you may have noticed the absence of a physical paper and a lack of new content on the website. Sadly, the Eagle Feather team is announcing that after almost 27 y...

Mason Fine's love of football helped him connect with his own Native American heritage. The 26-year-old quarterback born and raised in Pegs, Okla. is a member of the Cherokee Nation. He said being born into a family of football enthusiasts he was aware of the Canadian Football League but admits his knowledge of the pro...

A powwow arbour design earned the province its first international nod at this year's Holcim North American Region, Sustainable Construction Awards in Venice, Italy. Saskatchewan-based Oxbow Architecture picked up the Acknowledgement Award for the building they designed for the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation on Nov. 18....

PASQUA FIRST NATION - Retired NHL player Jordin Tootoo made some rounds in Treaty 4 territory during the month of November. One of the stops he made was in Pasqua First Nation for its National Addiction Awareness Week. Tootoo, the former NHL right-winger, author and motivational speaker is most known for being the firs...

As a fourth-generation, Cree, thoroughbred horse trainer, legacy is important to Tom Gardipy Jr. "This is probably just what I was meant to do," he said. "I think it's the same as a hockey player or football player. You have to have that passion, that drive to keep you going. I've always had that passion...

Family of a missing young man is asking the public for any information related to his whereabouts. Bryon Watson, 23, from Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, was last seen November 26, leaving his aunt’s house. Watson is described as 5’8″ tall and 175 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. His attire is unkno...

Allan Lafond Jr's love for football has taken him across Canada and while pursuing his own educational goals he's helping to educate others about Indigenous issues. "As athletes, we're given a platform that we can use for something bigger than sports," the Dalhousie Tigers defensive lineman, told Eagle Feathe...

With a commitment to strengthen communities and their local chapters, the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) announced a $7 million community investment to support language revitalization, culture programming, and land-based wellness programs, directly to the MN-S locals. The announcement was made by MN-S Chief Ex...

With so many individuals in the winter without warm clothes, food, or shelter, Ralph Nicotine is taking it upon himself to provide the essentials to those in need. "No one should be cold or hungry," he said. Nicotine from the Red Pheasant First Nation is a musician, who goes by the stage name Biz Nico, he fou...

Several major announcements were made at the 2023 Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA) over November 25 and 26 in Saskatoon. Day one of the gathering was headlined by the signing of two memorandums of understanding (MOU) between the Government of Saskatchewan and the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S). ...

André Boutin-Maloney is proving small ideas can turn into something grand. The Bert Fox Community High School teacher and his students created a digital, interactive, and self-guided walk called Finding Common Ground: A Treaty Walk (& Roll) Through Fort Qu'Appelle. As a result, Boutin-Maloney received the p...

Venue B, is the newest venture of entrepreneur, career coach and human resource specialist Michelle Brooks. Founding this new business has allowed Brooks to create space for Indigenous arts and business to flourish. "I had a lot of great moments in my career, and I decided that I wanted to work for myself and impr...

Do Dragons love bannock? We'll find out in a few months. There's been a gradual bannock takeover in Saskatchewan thanks to Rachel Smith, owner of Bannock Express. It all started as a catering company in 2016, when Smith decided to take a chance and open a restaurant during the pandemic. The risk paid off, with Smith op...

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) frustrated with a new federal and provincial financial policy they say harms the most vulnerable brought it to the public and the province has responded. "They are taxing the poorest of the poor. My message to Scott Moe is this, 'Why would your government do su...

After a long hiatus, Kôhkom Bea's Café has re-opened its doors to the FirstNations University of Canada's (FNUniv) Regina community. Located on the east side of the FNUniv building, Kôhkom Bea's has been either closed or operated by outside vendors for years. During the opening, many gathered outside...

A new internship program gives recent graduates an opportunity to potentially secure long-term careers in the Crown sector. Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) has created Crown Career Pathways (CCP) for post-secondary Indigenous students interested in working within the Crown sector, provincial government, or the priv...

The Treaty Education Alliance held a conference at the Queensbury Convention Centre in Regina on Oct. 20th. The Treaty Education Alliance provides services to their member nations, by advocating for the advancement of treaty rights education. On Oct. 20th, the focus was Indigenous language revitalizing, and honouring t...

The first coffee company in Canada with a fully Indigenous supply chain aims to revolutionize the Canadian coffee scene. Solstice Coffee, a business partnership between the Des Nedhe Group and Road Coffee, is deeply rooted in social justice and sustainability. Alisha Esmail, founder of Road Coffee, a unique fair-trade ...

The Queen City Wellness Pharmacy hosted a 'Hope Day ID Clinic'. An initiative to assist many of their relatives (clients) to obtain the necessary identification to acquire housing, medical attention, and different forms of identification. Sarah Kozusko, manages and operates the Queen City wellness pharmacy, she along h...