Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group
Indigenous Services Canada says it plans to launch a forensic audit on the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.
Canada
Mar 19
Ongoing health crisis: Peguis First Nation declares state of emergency
Between flooding that occurred in 2014, 2017 and 2022, a total of 784 people have been unable to return home, mainly due to a significant lack of housing in the community.
Canada
Apr 30
North Central Family Centre launches campaign to support affordable housing
North Central Family Centre launched a capital campaign to offset the remaining balance of the affordable housing complex and community hub that will open later this year.
Canada
May 2
Peguis First Nation files $1 billion claim against all levels of government over devastating 2022 flood
Peguis First Nation has filed a $1 Billion claim for flood damages against all levels of government following the devastating spring 2022 flood.
Canada
Apr 24
Feds announce funding for new affordable housing in Regina
The federal government announced funding to North Central's 30 new affordable housing units which will be completed later this year.
Canada
Apr 3
Budget 2024 commits $5B for Indigenous loan guarantees, but falls short on infrastructure
Teased in last year's fall economic statement, the Indigenous loan guarantee in the 2024 budget allows communities to decide which projects to invest in.
Politics
Apr 16
Canada, Manitoba to develop Red Dress Alert for missing Indigenous women and girls
Canada and Manitoba are launching a pilot alert program — similar to an Amber Alert — that will send out emergency messages when an Indigenous woman or girl goes missing.
Canada
May 3
Indigenous healing lodges face chronic underfunding across Canada, critics say
Healing lodges for Indigenous people convicted of crimes have a track record of success. Supporters are asking why the lodges don't get more government support.
Canada
Apr 20
Cenovus Energy teams up with Alberta First Nations to build homes amid housing crisis
More than 120 homes have been funded by Cenovus Energy Inc.'s Indigenous Housing Initiative, with the goal of getting to 200.
Canada
May 1
Governor General to make 1st official visit to Saskatchewan next week
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will be making her official visit to Saskatchewan with stops in Regina and Saskatoon from April 22 to 24.
Canada
Apr 18
Red Dress Day activities kick off across Saskatchewan to commemorate MMIWG
Red Dress Day events, such as a memorial walk, kicked off on Friday in Regina and Saskatoon in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Canada
May 3
Global News investigation exposes ‘dark secret of Canada,’ veteran NDP MP says
A federal NDP member of Parliament is blasting the federal Liberal and Ontario Conservative governments following a Global News investigation.
Investigations
Mar 1
Alberta First Nations hope for new chapter as Trans Mountain pipeline enables record oil output
The $34 billion pipeline project from Alberta to the B.C. coast promises improved access to export markets for oilsands producers.
Features
Apr 30
Governor General visits Regina Open Door Society as part of Saskatchewan visit
Learners at the Regina Open Door Society told Governor General Mary Simon stories about how they came to Canada.
Canada
Apr 23
Man escapes from central Edmonton minimum-security facility
A man serving time for robbery, break and enter and theft under $5,000 escaped from a minimum-security facility in central Edmonton over the weekend.
Crime
Apr 29
CEO parts ways with Indigenous women’s advocacy organization after feds slash funding
The Native Women's Association of Canada has seen its federal funding cut by nearly $50 million to just $10 million, resulting in its staff of 75 being reduced to 30.
Canada
Apr 12
Regina Police Service hosts Indigenous police academy at First Nations University
At Treaty 4 Police Academy, students experience firearms training, first aid courses, drills and cultural sessions, in hopes they will decide on a career in Saskatchewan policing.
Canada
May 4
Man acquitted in Tina Fontaine murder found dead, says her aunt
Raymond Cormier, a career criminal and the man police believed killed Tina Fontaine, has reportedly died and “took all the answers with him” said Fontaine’s aunt Thelma Favel.
Crime
Apr 23
Report alleges RCMP mistreatment of homeless Indigenous women in NWT
Homeless Indigenous women in the North do not feel well-protected by the RCMP and instead face violence and discrimination by police, a new report has found.
Canada
Apr 11
Feds fund wildfire emergency co-ordinators for 48 Alberta First Nations
The federal government is providing all Alberta First Nations with an emergency co-ordinator to help plan for and respond to wildfires.
Canada
Apr 10
