Our Mission & History
For the first 24 years of its existence Eagle Feather News was a free monthly paper distributed to First Nation communities and Métis locals in Saskatchewan.
In 2021, a new team took over the operation of the paper and after some growing pains and a short hiatus it was reborn as EFN Media. The monthly paper has been replaced with a quarterly magazine and the new website was redeveloped in partnership with Pattison Media.
Despite the changes, EFN Media formerly Eagle Feather News, remains committed to sharing the stories of First Nations and Métis people living in Saskatchewan and beyond. Our stories cover topics of interest to our readers. We deliver smart journalism and commentary to issues such as health, business, politics, history, sports and the arts. We also have our exclusive features such as the Elder’s Profile, Reconciliation Ally and the newly launched Common Threads.
EFN Media remains a 100-per-cent, Indigenous-owned business which provides opportunities to freelance writers from all backgrounds to develop their storytelling skills. Through the support of our readers and advertisers, we can tell the positive Indigenous stories people need to hear. We are the most widely circulated Indigenous magazine and the most viewed Indigenous online news platform in the province. We reach 20,000 people every month and our team is dedicated to growing that number.
Meet Our People
EFN Media’s Editor-in-Chief Kerry Benjoe, from the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation located in Treaty 4 Territory, is based out of Regina. With more than 20 years of journalism experience under her belt she brings her storytelling and editing skills to EFN Media. She also holds a BA in English and Indigenous Studies and a Master of Journalism from the University of Regina.
Kerry launched her journalism career at Eagle Feather News in 2002 as a freelance writer and went on to work at both the Regina Leader Post and CBC Saskatchewan before returning to her roots.
She remains dedicated to providing opportunities for other emerging writers both from the community and from universities.
Kerry is a Day School and Indian Residential School Survivor and believes being able to tell our stories our way is critical to changing the narrative of Indigenous people in Canada.
“We are more than just our trauma.” (Kerry Benjoe)
Ben Borne is from Yellow Quill First Nation and is a Managing Partner with Eagle Feather News. He is also the co-owner of Symmetry Public Relations, – a multi-award winning Indigenous-owned communications consultancy based out of Saskatoon. Ben is a sessional lecturer teaching Strategic Communications at First Nations University, Indigenous Business in Canada at the University of Saskatchewan, and now Community Engagement at Simon Fraser University.
Ben’s work has led to several professional accomplishments including being listed on CBC’s Future40 list in the business and entrepreneurship category in 2020 and taking home national and international awards for his work.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts from Canadian Mennonite University (2013), a Diploma in Public Relations from the University of Victoria (2019), and a Master of Arts in Professional Communication from Royal Roads University (2023) where he was also the recipient of the Founders Award for his exemplary leadership qualities, commitment to sustainability, positive and proactive work in equity, diversity and inclusion, and personal growth.
In his spare time, Ben likes to read, go for nice long walks, travel, and buzz around in digital airplanes on his flight simulator game.
Errol Sutherland is from Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation and is currently the Digital and Social Media Strategist for Eagle Feather News and the owner of Toxic Cree – a digital marketing agency serving Saskatchewan’s First Nations. Prior to his employment with Eagle Feather News and starting his own business, Sutherland worked for Creative Fire and the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT). He is a graduate of SIIT and brings extensive experience in digital marketing and design to the table. Errol grew up reading the paper and he sees it as a vital part of the community. He is proud to step in as one of the new owners to help carry the publication into the future.