Moving from one of the most densely populated countries in the world, India, to northern Canada might be a major adjustment for most. But for Susai Jesu, it didn't take long for him to feel right at home. "With Indigenous people I felt at home because of the nature of my kin - I came from India, we are simple, ver...

Regina's point-in-time (PIT) count found a decreases in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness. But shelters and service providers aren't satisfied with the small drop in numbers. The most recent PIT count, conducted by Namerind Housing Corporation in December, found 767 individuals in Regina experiencing ...

Saskatchewan's only Liberal MP is optimistic about impacts on northern communities from the federal government's new affordability plan. On January 26, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new Canada Groceries and Essential Benefits, a measure to make groceries and other essentials more affordable to Canadians. Beg...

The little-known, seldom practiced Métis tradition of making hooked rugs is being revitalized in a major way at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) in Regina Over the next many months, Métis Elder and artist Margaret Harrison will lead a community hooked rug project at the RSM, entitled 'The Basin of Litt...

Every once in a while, a debut novel comes out that doesn't just make a splash, but produces a tidal wave. Joseph Heller's 1961 debut novel Catch-22 is widely regarded as one of the most significant novels of the 20th Century. The Edible Woman in 1969 launched the writing career of Canadian great Margaret Atwood. And W...

Indigenous clothing designer Agnes Yellow Bear comes to the industry not from fashion school, retail jobs, or a connections in the industry. Her start came from a desire to connect her children with culture. "I started making ribbon skirts and sewing because I wanted my kids to dance powwow, but I couldn't afford ...

Significant community and economic impacts are expected from what will be the largest solar energy project of its kind in Saskatchewan. Last week, French renewable energy corporation Neoen announced the Mino Giizis Energy Facility, a 100-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Lajord, a rural municipality southeast of Regina. Firs...

Whitecap Dakota First Nation continues to expand their on-reserve ventures. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday marked the opening of the Phase 1 expansion of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) operated casino at the Dakota Dunes Resort complex. Phase 1 consits of a newly expanded smoking room, adding 11...

Saskatchewan Government Insurance Canada (SGI) and Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS), have launched the Indigenous Broker Development Program to remove barriers in order to provide long-term employment outcomes for Indigenous insurance brokers. "We have acknowledged that people with an Indigenou...

When Shalen Fox walks down the hallways of Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon, he's met with a chorus of fist bumps , nods, and handshakes from the young students he passes. His standing amongst the students is unmistakably positive, and rather unusual, considering Fox is one of the school's faculty. Fox, from Sweetg...

Moving from a rural community in Saskatchewan to an urban centre for school can be intimidating for many first-year students. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are making moves to help ease that transition. The Saskatchewan Roughriders and the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) have announced a $60,000 investment i...

Saskatchewan Government Insurance Canada (SGI) and Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS), have launched the Indigenous Broker Development Program to remove barriers in order to provide long-term employment outcomes for Indigenous insurance brokers. "We have acknowledged that people with an Indigenou...

Whenever Amanda Harder drives into Waterhen Lake First Nation, she is given a royal welcome from a group of very happy locals. A small group of dogs come running and wagging to her. She knows each of their names, and all of their owners. But just a year ago, things at Waterhen weren't quite as stable. "I think abo...

When thousands across northern Saskatchewan evacuated their homes and communities due to the wildfires, Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation (BOCN) opened their doors to those in need. The First Nation launched 'Operation Red Willow' by activating their 'RezCross' Emergency Evacuation Centre, which opened on June 2nd at ...

355 kilometres in 7 days. A group from Muskoday First Nation have taken a long walk from their home community, arriving at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina on June 17, to raise awareness to the crystal meth and fentanyl overdose crisis. "We are doing this because there are overdoses all over the pla...

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) President Glen McCallum is upbeat about the direction his nation's government is moving. "We've never been sitting so well as a Métis Nation," he said. "I'm excited about the future - I always have been. But to be able to see the movement we've made as a M&e...

With months of harsh weather approaching, two homelessness support groups in Saskatoon are advocating for compassion and tolerance when it comes to temporary encampments. SAGE Clan Patrol Saskatoon and 7th Generation Rising Collective have gathered around 250 signatures in a petition to Saskatoon City Council to allow ...

Repatriation - or the act of returning something to its origin - sounds simple but it can be complicated that's where Portia Lafond can help. She has experience with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC and knows what the museum has and has helped communities start the repatriation process. "I have a pretty...

In Canada, the cost to put a young athlete through a year of hockey can range from $800 to over $10,000, with the average cost of $4,478 per child. Football can be as low as $250 for competitive flag football, and over $10,000 for full-contact competitive travel teams. Similarly, soccer can range from a few hundred to ...

Earlier this month, Kian Poitras made his family, his community and his country proud when he helped Team Canada earn a bronze in the U18 Pan American Men's fastball championship in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. "It was pretty exciting to play that well in front of that many people," he said. Poitras traveled more...

Most wouldn't think of centre ice, surrounded by athletes laced with skates and sticks, as a safe space, but that's exactly what Milton Tootoosis is creating with the Jim Neilson Invitational (JNI) hockey tournament. Now in it's fourth - and final - year, JNI is a senior men's tournament runs from April 11-13, It will ...