With an opioid crisis rising across the country, Naloxone is becoming more accessible for individuals seeking training and to obtain a kit in order to be responsive to those suffering an opioid overdose. Training and kits have been readily available to the public since early […]
Indigenous
Second annual Elders’ Conference to highlight Indigenous education
The First Nations University of Canada’s second annual Elders’ Conference will focus on Indigenous education. Elders from Nakota, Dakota, Lakota, Saulteaux, Métis, Dene and Cree nations will be sharing their knowledge. “Our hope for this conference is to ensure that the knowledge we often teach […]
FNUniv to kick start Chemistry of Food and Cooking course in fall
Imagine a chemistry class where you can eat the result of your experiment. The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) proudly presents the first of its kind Chemistry of Food and Cooking course (CHEM 101) in Saskatchewan, which will start in fall of 2018. The […]
Local arts organization tackles racism through community workshops
Go home. Get a job. Fucking Indians. Those are the kinds of things Prescott Demas says are yelled out of car windows at him and his tent mates huddled around a campfire just outside the Saskatchewan Legislative Building.
Students Create FNUniv’s Eagle Staff
The FNUniv’s Eagle staff was created twelve years ago by a group of students in an Indian Fine Arts course.
Heritage takes on tough Canadian heritage
A Community Association is helping people to understand the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Report and move towards action.
UR Press: Saving languages
Nestled in the heart of the prairies is one ambitious publisher that’s making a difference with reconciliation.
Preserving Indigenous languages; one live stream at a time
The Gathering Place in Regina is offering Indigenous language classes in a new way, through a weekly live streaming class on the File Hills Tribal Council’s Facebook page. “I don’t want my grandchildren to not hear that language being spoken,” says Cory Generoux.
New radio host in town: One mother on a mission
Is it ever too late to a make change in an individual’s life or even an entire community? Should money, age, race or status become an obstacle and an excuse? One fairly young grandmother has made it her life’s mission to bring the people of […]
Project teaches residential school history
A local First Nations woman is bringing residential school history to students at the University of Regina this month.