Indigenous Stories

• Assembly of First Nations headed to third round of voting to elect new national chief

  It's election day for the Assembly of First Nations, where chiefs in the assembly or their proxies will decide who's best suited to lead the organization.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2023
  
• National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated throughout Regina

  Citizens across Regina gathered Wednesday for National Indigenous Peoples Day, with displays of traditional live music, dancing, art and more being displayed around the city.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2023
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders introduce Indigenous, Pride themed logo

  As June marks the beginning of both Pride Month and Indigenous History Month in Saskatchewan, the province's largest sports team is celebrating the occasion with a new logo.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
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• Memorial University president removed after scrutiny of Indigenous claims

  Vianne Timmons is among several high-profile Canadian academics whose claims of Indigeneity have recently been challenged.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2023
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic hosts first Powwow showcasing Indigenous dancers

  Saskatchewan Polytechnic hosted their first annual Powwow on their Saskatoon campus on March 24, 2023.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2023
• Treaty rights at forefront of fight against Saskatchewan First Act

  Indigenous rights groups and experts across the country are saying treaty rights are under threat in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2023
• FSIN chief doubles down on blockades after Saskatchewan First Act passes final reading

  The FSIN said it would take action to oppose the Saskatchewan First Act as they feel it infringes on inherent treaty rights, including blockades.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2023
• Shaping Saskatchewan: Aly Bear

  Aly Bear is the third Vice Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and is the first lawyer to come from the Dakota White Cap first nation.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2023
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• First Indigenous brewery opens in Saskatchewan

  Minihkwe Brewery, Saskatchewan’s first Indigenous brewery, is now officially open in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2023
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• Regina city council approves 20% Indigenous procurement policy

  A policy guiding City of Regina procurement was developed with the Indigenous Procurement Advisory Committee (IPAC) to promote 'economic fairness' in city expenditures.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2023