

Aggie's House and Shirley's House
CUMFI working to create more safe places to call home
Women, children, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community fleeing violence will soon have more places to go - Aggie's House or Shirley's House. "These short-term and transitional housing units will provide a safe have to the most vulnerable when they need it," said Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Ca...
Dec 04, 2024
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SIMFC Warming Centre
Saskatoon's only warming centre says things aren't good for the city's houseless population
An urgent need for warmth and safety amidst the sudden drop in temperatures called for an immediate response from the Saskatoon Indian and Métis Friendship Centre (SIMFC). It not only met those emergency needs but also created valuable employment opportunities in the process. "We helped our staff in the sam...
Nov 28, 2024
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Aggie's House and Shirley's House
CUMFI working to create more safe places to call home
Women, children, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community fleeing violence will soon have more places to go - Aggie's House or Shirley's House. "These short-term and transitional housing units will provide a safe have to the most vulnerable when they need it," said Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Ca...
Dec 04, 2024
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SIMFC Warming Centre
Saskatoon's only warming centre says things aren't good for the city's houseless population
An urgent need for warmth and safety amidst the sudden drop in temperatures called for an immediate response from the Saskatoon Indian and Métis Friendship Centre (SIMFC). It not only met those emergency needs but also created valuable employment opportunities in the process. "We helped our staff in the sam...
Nov 28, 2024
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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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Arts & Culture

SICC Language Keepers Gathering
Language retention and revitalization is still key at annual gathering
In its 19th year, the First Nations Language Keepers Gathering remains one of Saskatchewan's essential language revitalization events. Over the course of two days the Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre (SICC) will hosted than 500 attendees along with 22 speakers, Knowledge Keepers, and master speakers at its annua...
Feb 17, 2025
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Invitation extended to King Charles
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation Invites King Charles to Treaty 6 Commemoration
In a major expression of partnership and treaty renewal, Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation has invited King Charles to attend an upcoming commemoration. On August 23, 2026, Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation are planning a 150th commemoration of Treaty 6, which was signed in 1876. To highlight the landmark event, leaders are hoping for a r...
Feb 11, 2025
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New Era for SK Arts with new Leadership
New Era for SK Arts Under the Leadership of Lisa Bird-Wilson
There's a new face representing SK Arts, and for the first time in its 77-year history, it's an Indigenous woman. Like most artists, Lisa Bird-Wilson, the new SK Arts CEO, is continually challenging herself in new endeavours. "It's an opportunity for me to take some of the leadership and business skills I've devel...
Jan 22, 2025
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SICC Language Keepers Gathering
Language retention and revitalization is still key at annual gathering
Feb 17, 2025
$265M for Sask First Nations Clean Power
Federal Funds Power Indigenous-Led Renewable Energy in Saskatchewan
Feb 13, 2025

John Howard Society
The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan gives people hope for a better future
Invitation extended to King Charles
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation Invites King Charles to Treaty 6 Commemoration
Feb 11, 2025
Pats Honor Culture with New Jerseys
Regina Pats Unveil Indigenous-Designed Jerseys for Celebration Night
Feb 07, 2025

Business

$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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Honouring Grief and Tradition: Supporting Indigenous Families with Compassion
In an industry centred on helping families through the most difficult moments, Doreen Day-Wapass from the Thunderchild First Nation has found a sincere way to demonstrate her company's support and empathy. "Family being a big part of the business is really important to me," said Day-Wapass, co-owner of Marsha...
Jan 03, 2025
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Education

Hacking for Good
Hacking for Good: Bridging Culture and Tech for a Sustainable Future
The somewhat sinister concept of 'hacking' may be unclear to the general public. An intrusive crime of exploiting a computer system or personal information without authorized access. To some degree, we're all scared of it - we buy security programs for our computers and encrypt our files in effort to stay safe from thi...
Jan 28, 2025
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children who dance
Canada's largest Cree-bilingual reflects on the legacy of Indian Residential Schools with its new name
After 10 months and 135 possible name suggestions, St. Frances Cree Bilingual School in Saskatoon will dawn a new name and that's reason to celebrate. The name selected is awâsisak kâ-nîmîhtocik- St. Francis School, the Cree portion of the name means 'children who dance.' "The name is not o...
Dec 13, 2024
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SAGE - ē kanātahk askiy
Every seed has a story that needs to be heard
Don't throw away your seeds, because they hold valuable ancient agricultural knowledge. It's one of the key messages from the 13 Moons Food and Seed Sovereignty learning circle project from SAGE - ē kanātahk askiy (it is a clean earth), which is focused on seed and food sovereignty for the Indigenous people living on...
Nov 22, 2024
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Health

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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Ochapowace Community Garden
First Nation plants the seeds for a nutritious future with its new project
Shortly after people gathered at the site of the Ochapowace urban community garden, something special happened. "I think this land is blessed," said Valerie Kinistino, Treaty 4 artist and community garden organizer from Ochapowace First Nation. As everyone was gathered at the garden space a lightening bolt ap...
Sep 02, 2024
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Politics

$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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SPONSORED CONTENT
Kitselas Treaty: Freedom from the Indian Act
Did you know true reconciliation in action is happening in northwestern BC with the Kitselas First Nation's Treaty? Right now, Kitselas is preparing to vote on the final draft of the Treaty and Constitution in April 2025. Non-members who have strong ties to Kitselas First Nation may be eligible to enrol to vote. If a n...
Jan 14, 2025
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From: The Conversation
Scott Moe won in Saskatchewan promising economic prosperity, but does that truly help citizens?
Nov 08, 2024
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Sports

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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December Sports Column
Creating Space for Indigenous hockey
Residential School in Lebret tells a tale filled of positive memories of Junior A hockey and our own teams, creating a Safe Space for Indigenous youth to excel late in the residential school era. In 1993 Lebret Eagles played their inaugural season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey league being the first Indigenous Owne...
Jan 07, 2025
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SPORTS COLUMN
Fastball still thriving among First Nations
The Native Canadian Fastball Championships were hosted by George Gordon First Nation on August 2-4 in Regina. This tournament is difficult to win because the most elite Indigenous teams are assembled from coast to coast all vying for bragging rights to be the top Indigenous fastball team in the country. Several player...
Oct 27, 2024
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