‘Canadians should see this film’: Colten Boushie doc sets out on national tour
The documentary, ‘nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up,’ explores the death of 22-year-old Colten Boushie, a Cree man who was killed in August 2016. Continue reading
Red Pheasant First Nation
Charges laid in crash that killed woman on Highway 4 south of Battleford, Sask.
Battlefords RCMP said a woman was killed when a truck ran a stop sign and struck the passenger side of a car on Highway 4. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Chase the Ace school fundraiser defies expectations
An elementary school on a Saskatchewan First Nation exceeds all expectations with a Chase the Ace fundraiser. Continue reading
Colten Boushie’s family wants UN to investigate ‘systemic bias’ in Canada’s justice system
Colten Boushie’s family wants the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to investigate Canada’s justice system. Continue reading
‘We are entitled to justice’: Colten Boushie’s family speaks at United Nations forum
Family of Colten Boushie used the international stage of the United Nations to advocate for change in the Canadian criminal justice system. Continue reading
Boushie’s family says Stanley ‘exploiting’ man’s death with publishing pitch
Colten Boushie’s cousin says she was disgusted to learn that the law firm representing Gerald Stanley has been reaching out to publishing companies. Continue reading
No Gerald Stanley appeal is ‘more than disgusting’: FSIN vice-chief
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for a royal commission and full examination of every step of the legal process. Continue reading
Police watchdog launches probe into RCMP investigation of Colten Boushie’s death
The CRCC for the RCMP says it is looking into how police handled the death of Colten Boushie. Continue reading
SARM seeks better relations with Saskatchewan’s Indigenous people
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities is calling for consideration, patience and understanding following the acquittal of Gerald Stanley. Continue reading