On an unseasonably cold April evening in Regina, I found myself stepping into a sanctuary tucked away on the edge of the warehouse district. The contrast between the biting wind outside and the warmth of the room was immediate and overwhelming - a sharp shift from the chill that clung to my clothes to the cozy embrace ...

It's been more than two decades since Kelly Thomson decided to change his life by embracing his culture - now he wants to share what he's learned. "I'm very passionate about helping people who are [battling] their addictions," he said. Thomson worked with men in Regina for almost 20 years. He began first as a...

Fresh off the red carpet at the 2025 JUNO Awards - where he won the prize for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year - Sebastian Gaskin's first pitstop was in Regina to speak to high school students at the Your Voice is Power conference at the Saskatchewan Science Centre. His motivation was simple - to inspire. &qu...

Historically, art is often shrouded in mystery - where it came from, how it was made, or why it was made - but an annual First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) event it's all about embracing the mystery in the pursuit of education. A few years ago, organizers decided to Indigenize the popular 'Artifact/Artifiction...

The Okimaw Awards - an accolade to inspirational Indigenous men - are coming to Saskatchewan. The awards were founded in Alberta by Janice Randhile as a way to honour those who are often overlooked. In Cree okimaw means leader, head man or chief. "We want to acknowledge the men working in our communities, those su...

Kat Ross wants to subvert your expectations at this year's Sâkêwêwak Annual Storyteller's Festival. "The event this year is about coming in and listening as an Indigenous relational technology," she said. "So all the events really try to fit within that vision." Take nightlife. Typ...

Daphie Pooyak from the Sweetgrass First Nation has dedicated her life to storytelling. For her, traditional storytelling is deeply intertwined with life, serving as both a cultural practice and a way of understanding existence. "I've been learning these stories since I was two years old," said Pooyak a tradit...

Modern signed communication has its roots directly tied to Cree. Now, leaders in the deaf and hearing impaired community are looking for more supports for this vital and founding language. "American Sign Language (ASL) borrowed about 140 words from Plains Cree sign language. We wouldn't have ASL if we didn't have ...

The Talking Quilt helps to create conversations. The blanket is comprised of 24 squares each surrounded by a colourful border and at its centre − the medicine wheel. At first glance it's vibrant and inviting. But on closer examination, each square represents the lived experiences of trauma, loss, healing, and rej...

The communities of Flying Dust First Nation and Meadow Lake can show spunky four-year-old Rawlings Norman some love while she wages her ongoing battle with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) by supporting the family's fundraiser. The little girl and her family is in Edmonton due to unexpected complications with her...

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...

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...

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...

In the vast, snow-covered expanses of northern Saskatchewan, where the stars are bright and the air crisp, something truly magical happens every December-the arrival of Santa Claus, flown in by Rise Air for Santa in the North, bringing joy and holiday spirit to the schools in our Athabasca communities. Father Christmas...

Art can be more than just something pretty to hang on a wall, it can be used to educate - just ask Lionel Peyachew. Originally from Red Pheasant First Nation located in Treaty 6, he has taken on the task of creating a one-of-a-kind, railway-themed art installation. The sculpture, expected to be completed next fall, wil...

**CORECTION: An earlier version of this story was improperly formatted and important details were not included. EFN Media regrets the error** In the early 1970s, a few enterprising individuals from Kawacatoose First Nation embarked on a rather novel project − to record the community history and personal stories o...

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...

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...

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...

As the EFN's Arts and Fashion Correspondent one of my first events I attended for EFN Media was the Building Collective Futures: Communities Thriving Through Music conference, held at the University of Regina from September 26-29 to explore how music, storytelling, and collaboration can shape thriving futures for diver...

Common Threads is a new feature in The Eagle - EFN Media's quarterly magazine. It is made possible through a partnership with the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS). The goal is to highlight the similarities between Indigenous people and those new to Turtle Island. For Indigenous people finding balance in a ...

EFN Media is pleased to introduce our newest edition to the team Robin Cote. She will be looking will be contributing to the Art and Entertainment beat with a focus on fashion and beauty. We are looking forward to the content Robin will contribute as she travels both locally and nationally. She is also the president of...