Indigenous music, plays and musicals
Darke Hall is delivering an all-star Indigenous showcase for its upcoming season
A historic performance venue in Regina is setting a new benchmark in its upcoming season of programming - with more Indigenous talent slated to hit the stage than ever before in its almost 100-year history. "We're committed to uplifting those artists that might not otherwise be seen. And it really matters to us to...
Oct 30, 2024
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Building a Better Future: Adams Lumber
Adams Lumber is not just striving to build better homes, they're aspiring to build a better future. The Saskatoon-based business, a staple in lumber and home building supplies, has served the city for more than 60 years. Most Saskatonians are more likely to be familiar with the iconic 'Adams Lumber' sign on Circle Driv...
Oct 29, 2024
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Pinehouse
Saskatchewan's cold-water fish is still making waves on the European market
Once the temperature drops, the fishing industry heats up in a small village in northern Saskatchewan thanks to the tullibee and after five years it's still going strong. "They are saving the Pinehouse fishing industry," said Lionel Smith, commercial fisherman from his home on Pinehouse Lake. The tullibee, al...
Oct 31, 2024
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Indigenous music, plays and musicals
Darke Hall is delivering an all-star Indigenous showcase for its upcoming season
A historic performance venue in Regina is setting a new benchmark in its upcoming season of programming - with more Indigenous talent slated to hit the stage than ever before in its almost 100-year history. "We're committed to uplifting those artists that might not otherwise be seen. And it really matters to us to...
Oct 30, 2024
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language app
One community has found a 'Cree'ative way to revitalize the language
The Montreal Lake Cree Nation hopes to breathe new life into their traditional language by making nîhithaw accessible anywhere and anytime through an app. "We have a lot of language understanders, but we're losing the number of speakers needed to keep the language alive," said Charlotte Ross, project co...
Oct 29, 2024
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Arts & Culture
Indigenous music, plays and musicals
Darke Hall is delivering an all-star Indigenous showcase for its upcoming season
A historic performance venue in Regina is setting a new benchmark in its upcoming season of programming - with more Indigenous talent slated to hit the stage than ever before in its almost 100-year history. "We're committed to uplifting those artists that might not otherwise be seen. And it really matters to us to...
Oct 30, 2024
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language app
One community has found a 'Cree'ative way to revitalize the language
The Montreal Lake Cree Nation hopes to breathe new life into their traditional language by making nîhithaw accessible anywhere and anytime through an app. "We have a lot of language understanders, but we're losing the number of speakers needed to keep the language alive," said Charlotte Ross, project co...
Oct 29, 2024
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The Buzz
The Buzz, a word or a phrase, what is the talk of the town in a particular time or particular context, would describe the term buzzword. Better yet, what is the "Soup of the day?" Indian people, or Indigenous, or First Nations, or Aboriginal, or Native and even Native American, whatever buzzword or new title...
Oct 29, 2024
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Business
Pinehouse
Saskatchewan's cold-water fish is still making waves on the European market
Once the temperature drops, the fishing industry heats up in a small village in northern Saskatchewan thanks to the tullibee and after five years it's still going strong. "They are saving the Pinehouse fishing industry," said Lionel Smith, commercial fisherman from his home on Pinehouse Lake. The tullibee, al...
Oct 31, 2024
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SPONSORED CONTENT
Building a Better Future: Adams Lumber
Adams Lumber is not just striving to build better homes, they're aspiring to build a better future. The Saskatoon-based business, a staple in lumber and home building supplies, has served the city for more than 60 years. Most Saskatonians are more likely to be familiar with the iconic 'Adams Lumber' sign on Circle Driv...
Oct 29, 2024
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Agricultural Reconciliation
New organization is focused on growing the Indigenous agriculture industry
Kallie Wood and her team are planting the seeds of sustainable Indigenous agriculture across the country one project at a time. The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) is an Indigenous-led non-profit focused on advancing Reconciliation within the agriculture industry and sparking dialogue on Ind...
Oct 07, 2024
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Education
language app
One community has found a 'Cree'ative way to revitalize the language
The Montreal Lake Cree Nation hopes to breathe new life into their traditional language by making nîhithaw accessible anywhere and anytime through an app. "We have a lot of language understanders, but we're losing the number of speakers needed to keep the language alive," said Charlotte Ross, project co...
Oct 29, 2024
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Opinion
Did Residential Schools Also Abuse Our Souls?
One of my most vivid memories from residential school was the endless rounds of religious indoctrination survivors were subjected to. It started with a prayer upon waking, saying grace when arriving for breakfast, then other prayers at dinner and supper. The day ended with monotonous group recitation of the rosary, and...
Oct 03, 2024
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the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School
Survivors of the province's oldest residential school are still waiting for justice
The federal and provincial governments still don't acknowledge their roles in the operation of the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School and Survivors say that's not Reconciliation. It opened in 1821 and was operated by the Roman Catholic Church until it closed in the 1970s making it the province's oldest res...
Sep 30, 2024
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Health
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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Longest boil-water advisory ends
One of Canada's longest boil-water advisories has come to an end
Safe drinking water is an expectation, especially in Canada, but for the Star Blanket Cree Nation it is a life-changing event worth celebrating. Thanks to a new $10.5 million water treatment station all 112 homes on Star Blanket Cree Nation (SBCN) and neighbouring reserves finally have access to clean, drinkable water....
Aug 05, 2024
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Politics
FSIN YOUTH
FSIN Youth Chief shares what motivates him
Growing up around political and ceremonial leaders, Caige Starr had a path, charged with promise, set before him from an early age. "He was always at his grandfather's side," said his mother, Tara Thompson. "He was privy to conversations before he probably even knew what he was listening to." His gr...
Oct 23, 2024
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Op-Ed Sask Chief Electoral Officer
Sask Votes 2024: Working collaboratively to build relationships and trust
More than a decade ago, on returning to the province after working internationally to support democratic elections and being appointed Saskatchewan's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), one of my priorities was to reach out to Indigenous leaders. The objective was to work intentionally and collaboratively with leaders to b...
Oct 07, 2024
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Office of the Treaty Commissioner
There is a new Treaty Commissioner at the helm
Dr Kathy Walker has begun her role as one of the most important arbiters in the province for truth and reconciliation − Treaty Commissioner. "I'm really looking forward to helping move forward and support dialogue on Treaties" she said. It's fitting her official first day took place on the National Day ...
Oct 01, 2024
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Sports
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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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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Mason Fine shares his Indigenous connection
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...
Jan 05, 2024
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