Fay Munro, a university student and mother, suffered a brain injury four years ago after rolling her SUV, initiating a string of events that eventually led to a crystal meth addiction and brought her to Raising Hope. “I came here to try to break the cycle and change my life,” said Munro. “But they are...
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What some First Nations leaders are doing to engage Indigenous voters in the Sask. Election
First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan had a few different ways in making sure their members voted during Monday’s provincial election. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations released a statement on Friday that aimed to remind First Nations eligible voters to head to the polls for Monday’s election. “All voters are urged to wear masks,...
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Suicide issues in Indigenous communities pushed aside after Sask Party majority win
A month ago, Tristen Durocher’s 44-day fast ended with the hope that it would spark change in the heart of Saskatchewan. Now the Sask Party, who voted against suicide prevention legislation and prompted Durocher to start Walking With Our Angels, won a majority in Monday night’s provincial election. Many Indigenous people are discouraged. “The Sask...
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Indigenous students and teachers partaking in Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day is happening on September 30 and Indigenous students and educators alike are taking part in the event. The event was started in 2013 as a way to raise awareness about Indian residential schools in Canada. Mick Favel is an Indigenous student studying journalism at the University of Regina. He said he is...
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Unprecedented move by a hockey team in eastern Saskatchewan who forfeits playoff series due to safety
An unprecedented move by a Saskatchewan senior hockey team to forfeit a playoff game due to the safety of their players. The Theodore Buffalos senior hockey team forfeited the fourth and deciding game of their Triangle Hockey League (THL) playoff series against the Ochapowace Thunder. A statement of the forfeiture came in a tweet issued...
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Two men display friendship through theatre
A new play at the Globe Theatre explores the friendship between two university students. The workshop performance, “Wanisiniwin/kweski-pimatisiw” is written and performed by Skyler Anderson and Pete Kytwayhat. The one-of-a-kind show “Wanisiniwin/kweski-pimatisiw” was written by Skyler Anderson, of Peepeekisis and George Gordon First Nation, and Pete Kytwayhat, of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation Band. They are...
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Professors pen open letter following George Elliott Clarke lecture fallout
A letter signed by 34 university professors has resulted in meetings among faculty and administration to take place as well as a rally and round dance. The University of Regina held an executive of council meeting on Feb. 26. One topic of discussion included an open letter, written by 34 professors of the university, in...
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Nails causing flat tires in File Hills
Four First Nations communities in the File Hills grid road area had members affected with nails in their tires, in the location near where a protest in solidarity to the Wet’suwet’en protests in British Columbia happened in early February. The nails were found about a week after the protest. The reserves on the File Hills...
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What is Day School?
Applications for day school survivors are open as of August 19, 2019. Day schools opened in the early 1920s, and children who attended were able to go home to their families every day, but the events that happened in the day were harmful for some.
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Beardy’s Blackhawks lose their Midget AA and AAA hockey team
There is disappointment following the decision to move the Midget AA and AAA Blackhawks hockey teams away from Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation after this season. It is reportedly the only First Nations team in Canada located and operated by a reserve. The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) made the announcement last Tuesday. Andy...