Events

'It's like light in my chest': Indigenous singing brings youth together

Traditional Indigenous rhythms echoed through the roof of Don Ross Centre on Friday night as First Nation community members gathered to embrace the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Through e...

Sep 30, 2024

'A way of hope and resilience': Annie Peyachew statue unveiled in Central Park

At the entrance to a grassy grove in Central Park, a little girl stood on a boulder wrapped in a star blanket. As the mid-morning sunlight gently dappled the leaves of the overhanging trees in gold, t...

Sep 30, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war dividing local cultural connections

A well-known Ukrainian dance troupe was noticeably absent from this year's Tapestrama event in Prince Albert.The Barveenok Ukrainian Dancers withdrew from the multicultural festival due to the inclusi...

Sep 29, 2024

'It's a great day': Witchekan First Nation recognizes Orange Shirt Day

Just days away from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a sea of orange flooded the streets in Spiritwood on Friday.Dozens of students and staff from Kisikohk First Nation School at Witchek...

Sep 27, 2024

Rebecca Strong, awareness walk to highlight National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in La Ronge

An awareness walk and musical event featuring Rebecca Strong will be held Monday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day will begin with an awareness walk starting at 11 a....

Sep 27, 2024

Saulteaux Powwow celebrates heritage and healing through dance

Generations of Indigenous community members gathered at the 2024 Saulteaux Powwow on Saturday to celebrate their heritage and to find healing through dancing to the beat of the traditional Thunder Dru...

Sep 23, 2024

‘He’s smiling down at us’: Wes Petterson Memorial Park opens in Weldon with special ceremony

The Family members, friends, and supporters gathered in the small village of Weldon Saturday to witness the opening of Wes Petterson Memorial Park. Hundreds of people packed near the park's entrance i...

Sep 22, 2024

Cree language program founded in Sturgeon Lake receives national literacy award

A Cree language and education program that was founded in Sturgeon Lake two decades ago has received a national award that recognizes outstanding achievements, innovative practices, and excellence in ...

Sep 06, 2024

Annual Powwow honours survivors and embraces the past

When people think about Powwows, they may imagine endless dancing with traditional footwork, bouncing to the beat of a thundering drum, and colourful regalia rich with culture; however, behind all the...

Aug 24, 2024

Co-op Centre halfway finished

Construction on the roughly $52-Million Co-op Centre is now over halfway to being finished. The project for a new arena and field house which began construction last year has an end date of next March...

Aug 19, 2024