In his youth, Richard Desnomie had never seen the Indigenous people of Fort Qu’Appelle wearing ribbon skirts or shirts. Now twenty years later, he sees not only people dawning their heritage through their clothing, but that his parent’s family business, Becky’s Place, is responsible. “We […]
Western medicine is the standard approach to treating mental illness, addiction and trauma in Saskatchewan, but an Indigenous-run healing centre in Fort Qu’Appelle is empowering its community to choose their own treatment. Fort Qu’Appelle’s White Raven Healing Centre operates out of the All Nations’ Healing […]
Nelson Bird, a lecturer in Indigenous Journalism & Communication Arts at the First Nations University of Canada and long-time journalist, received the “Lifetime Journey” award at Saskatchewan’s first Okimaw Awards. The Okimaw Awards, which recognize the contributions of Indigenous men throughout Saskatchewan, took place last […]
The University of Regina (U of R) wants to hear students’ feedback on how Indigenous engagement can be improved on campus. On Feb. 15, the university hosted an open house in its Research and Innovation Centre, in which students used sticky notes to express […]
Mason Hausermann speaks with Indigenous career advisor Sandy Pipko. (Amir Said) Fifth-year student Mason Hausermann has been eagerly anticipating the Spring Career Fair at the University of Regina. “I believe the idea of networking, meeting people, shaking hands instead of just applying online, it’s all […]
Roaring applause echoed through the gala as Gord Barnes accepted the Lifetime Achievement Global Citizen Award last weekend. “It is an incredible honour,” said Barnes, with his award sitting on a nearby table. “The sense of solidarity throughout the entire evening was wonderful.” The awards […]
Sharing her knowledge of Saulteaux language was a challenge Natalie Langan knew she had to face. Now she’s being acknowledged as an official language keeper. Langan is a learner, teacher and keeper of Saulteaux. She shares her knowledge not only in classrooms but globally on […]
On a windless Friday morning, students, faculty and community members came together on the Dr. Lloyd Barber Academic Green in perfect weather for learning the fundamentals of teepee raising. Returning back to campus this fall, the Glen Anaquod Memorial Tipi Raising Competition made its first […]
On Apr. 1, Pope Francis apologized to Indigenous delegates for the “deplorable” abuse Indigenous people suffered in residential schools from the Catholic church. The apology followed a week of meetings with First Nations, Metis, and Inuit delegates who traveled from Canada to the Vatican. Delegates […]
Pîkiskwêwin is an Indigenous language podcast that encourages the revitalization of endangered Indigenous languages. The federally-funded project was initiated by Shannon Avison, a professor in the Indigenous Communication and Fine Arts department at the First Nations University of Canada. Avison wanted to create a project […]
