Documentary explores history of forced farming on Peepeekisis Cree Nation
A documentary explores the File Hills Farm Colony on the Peepeekisis Cree Nation, where students at nearby residential schools were hand-picked and forced to farm.
Canada
Nov 22, 2023
Saskatchewan government gives more funding to Indigenous police programs
The government of Saskatchewan is giving more funding to File Hills and FSIN's SIU. Both programs are aimed at helping First Nations people.
Canada
Mar 8, 2023
‘We’re people’: A look inside Saskatoon’s Emergency Wellness Centre
STC Chief Mark Arcand said the wellness centre has only been at the new location for about 22 days, but it's already a better environment than the downtown location.
Canada
Dec 22, 2022
Lack of funding for piped water on First Nations in Sask. means some on reserves can’t drink from their taps
Some First Nations in Saskatchewan get unreliable water from cisterns, despite a desire to install low-pressure pipe distribution systems.
Investigations
Feb 23, 2021
Peepeekisis Cree Nation opens cannabis dispensary to boost local economy
Following approval from members and elders, the Peepeekisis Cree Nation started developing their own cannabis laws and regulations.
Cannabis
Feb 16, 2020
Saskatchewan leaders look to implement First Nations policing after stabbing tragedy
Saskatchewan Indigenous leaders push the governments to act on First Nations on-reserve policing following the mass killings in James Smith Cree Nation.
Canada
Sep 13, 2022
Federal government apologizes to Peepeekisis Cree Nation for File Hills Colony Scheme
The federal government apologizes to the Peepeekisis Cree Nation for a plan that appropriated lands without consent and relocated residential school grads to the community to farm.
Canada
Aug 3, 2022
Colten Boushie documentary examines history of racism, oppression on the Prairies
"Nipawistamasowin: We Will Stand Up" makes its world premiere Thursday as the opening-night film for the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
Canada
Apr 23, 2019
Peepeekisis Cree Nation, federal government reach settlement in colony specific claim
Peepeekisis Cree Nation Chief Francis Dieter said the settlement was reached after decades of denials and opposition by the government and the judicial system.
Canada
Aug 11, 2021
Prairie farmers, communities tackle flooding
Prairie farmers, communities tackle flooding as more declare emergencies.
Canada
Jul 4, 2014
Reconciliation Regina launches community action plan
Reconciliation Regina has unveiled its community action plan to facilitate local truth and reconciliation initiatives.
Canada
Aug 12, 2020
Statue of former residential school principal to be removed from Lebret, Sask. cemetery
Star Andreas set up camp near the statue Monday and said she wasn't leaving until it was removed. On Thursday, she received a call from the archbishop saying the process had begun.
Canada
Jun 11, 2021
Regina-based program takes an artistic approach to First Nations suicide prevention
Acting Out! But in a Good Way has been working with kids in First Nations' schools for five years, and is looking to expand its reach.
Canada
Apr 15, 2016
Pope Francis says pain of Canada’s residential school survivors felt ‘like slaps’
The Catholic Church has to face up to its responsibility for institutions that abused children and tried to erase indigenous cultures, the pope said Wednesday.
Canada
Aug 3, 2022
