Truth and Reconciliation is it a day to mourn our collective tragedy or is it a day to celebrate our resilience? Three years ago, the federal government created the National Truth and Reconciliation Day also known as Orange Shirt Day. The holiday was the federal government's response to the discovery of the unmarked gr...
Sep 30, 2024
The northeast is getting ready to get together for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on Monday. Several communities are holding events to mark the day, including Tisdale. A community walk to recognize NDTR will be held on Friday, starting at 11 a.m. at the Tisdale Town Square. One of the organizers, ...
Sep 26, 2024
A reconciliation destination south of Prince Albert has received a Hospitality Saskatchewan Award of Excellence. Pêmiska Tourism has been named Indigenous Tourism Experience of the Year. "We're so honoured and excited to showcase the rich history of the Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation," Kevin Seese...
Sep 26, 2024
An art exhibit in downtown Prince Albert is showcasing the process of how Indigenous youth and Elders are connecting with the land and their own identities. The exhibit is called Preserving Sacred Landscape: Blood Memory as Justice and is part of a nationwide research project led by Dr. Margaret Kress of the University...
Sep 24, 2024
Generations of Indigenous community members gathered at the 2024 Saulteaux Powwow on Saturday to celebrate their heritage and to find healing through dancing to the beat of the traditional Thunder Drums. When 36-year-old Kenneth Joseph-Cantre dances he said it's not just for his own spirit; he prays for all his loved o...
Sep 24, 2024
During the 7th Annual CUMFI Métis Cultural Days, the focus was on celebrating diversity while also recognizing the common threads between cultures. Métis performers shared the stage with a Ukrainian dance group in the spirit of Reconciliation. "It's just such a good fit," said Shirley Isbister, ...
Sep 11, 2024