Two Indigenous Commissioners have been re-appointed to the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners. On January 22, Shirley Greyeyes was re-appointed as Chair of the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners, and John Lagimodiere as Vice-Chair, each for a third one year term. Also re-appointed to the board are Mayor Cynth...

Moving from one of the most densely populated countries in the world, India, to northern Canada might be a major adjustment for most. But for Susai Jesu, it didn't take long for him to feel right at home. "With Indigenous people I felt at home because of the nature of my kin - I came from India, we are simple, ver...

Regina's point-in-time (PIT) count found a decreases in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness. But shelters and service providers aren't satisfied with the small drop in numbers. The most recent PIT count, conducted by Namerind Housing Corporation in December, found 767 individuals in Regina experiencing ...

Saskatchewan's only Liberal MP is optimistic about impacts on northern communities from the federal government's new affordability plan. On January 26, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new Canada Groceries and Essential Benefits, a measure to make groceries and other essentials more affordable to Canadians. Beg...

Significant community and economic impacts are expected from what will be the largest solar energy project of its kind in Saskatchewan. Last week, French renewable energy corporation Neoen announced the Mino Giizis Energy Facility, a 100-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Lajord, a rural municipality southeast of Regina. Firs...

Whether it's for a fashion shoot, the red carpet or a television program, Michaella Montana has spent much of her career in front of a camera so this year she's doing something a little different. In a heel-turn, she's fixing her lens on what she believes is one of the most underexposed areas in her line of work. "...

A new green initiative from Cowessess First Nation is harnessing an overlooked material - waste. Awasis Organics Ltd. (AOL) aims to advance Indigenous-led solutions for organic waste in Regina. In the joint venture between Cowessess' economic development arm, Cowessess Ventures Ltd., and Great Plains Ecosystems, AOL wi...

As Saskatoon's homeless population continues to grow, shelters and housing supports systems are being stretched to respond to the urgent need. "We've been at capacity since we opened," said Levi Mitchell, shelter manager of the Mustard Seed enhanced emergency shelter on Avenue S. "The lack of supportive ...

The homelessness crisis in Regina is being addressed with a new approach from city council. With the creation of a new Community Action Response to Encampments (CARE) Team, Regina will take a more outreached-based approach to individuals living in tents or temporary shelters around the city. Rather than shut down encam...

Experts in the field are calling it an ongoing crisis. And the data is backing it up. The City of Saskatoon, with Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership, recently conducted a Point-in-Time (PiT) count of the city's homeless population. The results, released in late November, identified a total of 1,931 individuals e...

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) President Glen McCallum is upbeat about the direction his nation's government is moving. "We've never been sitting so well as a Métis Nation," he said. "I'm excited about the future - I always have been. But to be able to see the movement we've made as a M&e...

Flowing River Capital Partners, an Indigenous-owned and led investment firm based out of Regina, has announced the acquisition of defence company Marshall Land Systems. The sale, completed on November 21, transfers ownership from the company previously based in Cambridge, England to the Regina based firm. The acquisiti...

With months of harsh weather approaching, two homelessness support groups in Saskatoon are advocating for compassion and tolerance when it comes to temporary encampments. SAGE Clan Patrol Saskatoon and 7th Generation Rising Collective have gathered around 250 signatures in a petition to Saskatoon City Council to allow ...

In Saskatchewan, farming and ranching is an industry that is not exactly brimming with youthful vitality. The average age of a farmer or rancher in the province is 56 years old, with almost two thirds of all farmers over the age of 55. The Young Agrarians are trying to change that with young achievers like Kole Norman....

Repatriation - or the act of returning something to its origin - sounds simple but it can be complicated that's where Portia Lafond can help. She has experience with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC and knows what the museum has and has helped communities start the repatriation process. "I have a pretty...

Jayda Delorme thinks big when it comes to sharing her culturally-infused art. The multi-disciplinary artist completed her latest mural, on the side of the Salvation Army building in downtown, Regina is a fusion of culture with social initiatives. "I want to create art that connects everyone," said Delorme. Al...

Plans to relocate the Gold Eagle Casino are being disputed by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). This week, Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) announced plans for a $100 million economic development project in North Battleford, including the relocation and expansion of the Gold Ea...

Christen Carter has passion for vintage fashion and he's made a business of it. "Thrifting, vintage clothing has become quite an obsession for me," said the owner of a unique second-hand store. The Treaty Vintage Supply located in Saskatoon's Drinkle Mall is not your average store and that's all because of Ca...

The last Indian residential school building in Saskatchewan has been designated as a National Historic Site. "This school stands as a testament to say 'these things happened, there's no erasing history if it's still physically standing'," said Muskowekwan Chief Cynthia Desjarlais. "Our youth, our future ...

An economic development project of historic proportions aims to transform communities in and around North Battleford. Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) has announced plans for a $100 million economic development project in North Battleford. The project will see the relocation and expansion of ...

Artifacts missing for more than a century have made their way home. What was returned to the Whitecap Dakota First Nation (WDFN) shocked even those who were working to repatriate the items. "I thought it was going to be a little box, but they carried in two big totes, full," said WDFN Councillor Frank Royal. ...

A Muslim organization in Regina is intent on building bridges with the local and provincial Indigenous communities. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - Regina Chapter, is hosting an Every Child Matters gathering on Sunday October 5 at the Mahmood Mosque, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. &qu...